Kael’s POV

My side burned and hurt terribly as I tried to sit up.

For a fleeting moment, I had no idea where I was, and all I saw was a fading light and a long stretch of sand. My hand flew to my side where the pain stabbed and I remembered getting shot by an arrow.

By one of Thakros’ enforcers who was standing with the witch.

They looked like they were in league.

My eyes flew to the sky. The sun was already fading in the background and I wondered how long I had been on the ground. But my hand brushed a piece of clothing wrapped around...