Chapter 32

We stay at Matthias's fortress for three days dealing with the aftermath. Burying the dead. Treating the wounded. Figuring out what to do with all the warriors who surrendered.

My father wants to execute them. Drogo wants to give them a choice. Join Shadow Peak or leave and never come back.

They argue about it for hours until I finally interrupt.

"Just let them go," I say.

Both of them look at me like I'm crazy.

"These men followed Matthias because he was strong. Because he promised them power and wealth. Now he's dead and they have nothing." I look at the prisoners gathered in the courtyard. "They're...