Kace dropped Rysa off by the infirmary and spent the next several days going over the details of garrisoning the city. He was eager to set off and find an excuse to slip away. But it would be difficult to achieve until he came into contact with Josh again. The main problem that plagued them was who to leave in charge of the city.
Kace felt a headache brewing as he glanced over at the potential candidates. But none of them made him feel good about leaving them in charge. He slammed his palm on the desk he was seated at, causing the candidates to jump. The five of them stared at Kace with expectant expressions, each one believing that they were a better choice than the others.
Eventually, Kace sighed as he fixed his golden eyes on them. "This decision will take longer than I expected. You're all free to go for now."
