Chapter 3 — Allies ; Part twelve

Gavin let out his breath in a rush, knowing he was beaten. Dath’s blade was sharp at his throat. “I yield.” He growled. “Louder!” Ordered Dath. “I yield!” Shouted Gavin angrily. Dath rose to his feet and let Gavin up. “Now tell your men to stand down, and then tell us how you found us. I covered our tracks well.” Gavin turned and gestured to his men, who sheathed their swords and relaxed. He sighed, then pointed to Haeil. “Him. We found you using him.” Dath cast a stormy look at the young assassin, who blanched. “How?” Dath growled. “He was unconscious up until half an hour ago.” Gavin smiled. “You think we didn’t know he would betray us? We knew he would attempt to help Kedemar escape. Truth, we didn’t know just how well he’d succeed, but we already had watchers in the forest. We’d known you were there from the moment you arrived. When you fled, all we did was follow.” “So it was a true betrayal?” Dath asked. Gavin shrugged. “As true as any could be.”