"Keep Thranar entertained until I return," I said with a wink, and Aric grinned knowingly.
"Would you expect any less?" he replied, and I returned his smile.
I flicked the reins and my horse burst into a strong and steady gallop down the street. The hooves of those following me pounded into the rock not far behind me.
On foot, it would have taken close to an hour to reach the edges of the city, but on horseback, it would take maybe fifteen minutes. The wind rushed through my hair, whipping it wildly behind me as we rushed back toward the gate.
As promised, several Valgerthian men were waiting for me. Swiftly, I dismounted my horse and approached them. One of them quickly brought me to the entrance of the tunnel.
