Pawns

Vera

A cruel laughter escaped my lips as I watched the fire burn. In no time, I expected our enemies to file out in their numbers. I couldn't wait to watch their madness when they saw the cabin on fire.

"My lady, we have to get away from here. We need a hideout where we can watch and launch an attack. It's too exposed here," Dale advised.

Still laughing like a maniac, I rose to my feet and followed Dale from behind.

"One more thing! Don't snitch on me. This is my revenge, not anyone's. If you mind- link Alpha Joash, I will knock you out."

"Your wish is my command." He bowed and brought out a leaf. "Hold onto this, it will conceal our scent," he said and led me into the thick woods.

We found a place suitable enough and we hid.

A few minutes later, someone came along, riding on a horseback. He checked the situation from a distance and didn't go near the inferno.

I picked up my bow and arrows, ready to fire.

"Not yet my lady, we need to lure them out in their numbers. If we shoot now, th