Chapter 29

Daniel's POV My men and I gather at the front gate. Ethan and Mason each took their own men to the other exits so that we would be able to attack our opponents from the sides as well. Their only escape would be to retreat. Luke stayed on the wall to lead the archers and our back-up forces. We are all ready to go and I look around, realizing that I don't see Gianna anywhere. I have a moment of panic when I see her descending the stone steps with Claire. They are leaning towards each other having a quiet, and seemingly heated conversation. My eyebrows furrow. Something is wrong. A large boulder comes flying overhead and crashes into a tower, sending brick and glass shards cascading down. My attention instantly goes back to the task at hand. "Gianna! Claire! Time to go!" They both shut their mouths and hurry up to me. I quickly mind-link a few of the guards and the gates open. Claire immediately throws up a shield as we march onto the battlefield. Sh