Woosh... The rope with which the soldiers held captive was cut loose by the dagger in Gazelle's hand.
"Let them go." She spoke staring arrogantly and fearlessly at her folks.
"Have you lost your mind?" Hazel asked her in anger.
"No. Can you all not see through Stefan's schemes?" Gazelle responded.
"Mara was beheaded and her head sent to us by these peasants but you want us to let them live like freemen?" Hazel asked a little confused and a little shocked.
Gazelle ignored her question and made way for the men to leave. "Tell your King that Gazelle sends her regards." She said to the men, her face leaving no trace of emotion.
The men quickly left the tavern without their weapons.
"Explain." Rose simply said to Gazelle.
"Are you on their side now?" Another young woman asked fidgeting in anger.
