Chapter 47 Miners

AIDEN

I stared back at him in surprise, shocked and unsure of my next words.

A death zone?

I was anxious to hear his explanation and dreaded the following investigation that now certainly had to happen.

Windsburn Island was mainly for condemned prisoners, but it was not meant to be as bad as he implied. His grave expression told me that there was truth in his warnings, but I had to find out what was happening here, personal safety or not. I was the King’s Guard.

My mission was to keep the Alpha King safe from potential enemies, and if the old man’s words were true…

The Foxes themselves could be enemies.

“My name is Aiden,” I introduced myself, wishing at once I had provided a different name to further my disguise.

Thankfully, my given name was fairly common, so I knew it wouldn’t amass any suspicion, and since most knew me as Sir Moran, it seemed like my choice would be just fine.

The old man studied me for a moment, surprised at my response, and his thick eyebrows creased for a momen