148. Henry was in the middle of losing an argument with Kael in the major city mall. There was a supply run and he had volunteered to be part of it, but as they stocked up, they argued. "I'm telling you, that's a terrible idea." "It's a brilliant idea." Kael replied. "No, it's terrible." "Brilliant!" Mira walked past both of them carrying medical supplies. "You're both idiots. Be quick so we can leave." "See?" Henry pointed at her. "She agrees with me." "No." Mira replied without stopping. "I think you're both idiots." Kael laughed. The rebellion base had become surprisingly lively over the last few days. There were more people in the "family". So that meant more training, more planning, and more arguments. For the first time in months, things almost felt normal for Henry, save for attacks. He had become more used to the environment. Henry sat on a wooden crate and looked at Kael. "So you're seriously saying we should put explosives under a bridge?"

150. The cheering inside City Hall refused to die as different rebels walked up to him to congratulate him. Henry wanted the floor to open up and swallow him whole. “Alright, alright, shut up!” He said to the next one who came. Nobody listened and someone threw a blanket at him. Kael nearly fell over laughing. “I’ve never seen anyone look so embarrassed after kissing a beautiful woman.” “I hate every single one of you.” “No you don’t.” “You’re right.” Henry sighed. “Unfortunately.” Mira had sat up again, looking equally embarrassed. “They’re acting like we got married.” “Give them time.” Kael said. “Someone will probably organise a wedding by dinner.” “KAEL!” The former knight laughed even harder. Henry sat beside Mira’s bed. “You should rest.” “You should rest too.” “I wasn’t nearly crushed by a building.” “Yes, but I know you carried a lot of people back here today.” “I’m strong.” Henry said, and Mira burst into laughter. “That’s off

152. They got out of the office, hearts hammering, and nearly crashed straight into the servant who had let them in earlier. The man blinked at them, holding a silver tray with two empty teacups. "Ah, there you are." The servant said, forcing a polite smile. "I was looking for you both. Lord Harrow's guests usually enjoy tea while they wait. Would you care for some?" Actually, the servant thought them to be rude scoundrels who needed to get out as soon as possible. Adrian recovered first, flashing a quick grin even though his pulse was still racing from the papers they'd just stuffed away. "Tea... um... sounds nice, but we're good, thanks. We gave ourselves a little tour of this beautiful home of yours. Damn, those gardens outside are something else." Selene jumped in smoothly, looping her arm through Adrian's. "Yes, we couldn't just sit around. But we can't wait any longer for Lord Harrow. Something came up. We really have to go." The servant's eyes narrowed at them

154. Kael pressed his back harder against the cold stone wall, the sweat dripping down his face. "Let's reason, please." He said. The guardian loomed over him, his jaws wide open with fire and ice swirling together. "Wait, wait, wait, you big ugly fuck!" Kael shouted, raising one hand. "You said only your own power can stop you, right? Those were your exact words!" The creature paused, with its flames already at the edges of its teeth. Its glowing blue eyes narrowed. "What trick is this, little thief? Speak quickly before I roast your bones." Kael's heart hammered like a war drum. He remembered the guardian's words clear as day. Only its own power. Fire and ice, that had to be the key. No normal sword would do shit, but maybe something else in this cave could. "Yes, I heard you loud and clear!" Kael said, sliding sideways along the wall, eyes darting everywhere. "You're all powerful and ancient and blah blah. But let's be real here, big guy. You're stuck in this ho

156. Henry wished that this fight was just like any other fight between them and the soldiers. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case. No, this was the most brutal, the bloodiest battle he had ever witnessed in his entire life. So many royal soldiers had been killed, but many more came in, jumping over the outer walls of the HQ. They came in waves and used the incoming darkness to their advantages. Henry couldn't concentrate. Everywhere he looked, he saw dismembered bodies, blood, torches blazing, swords and flying arrows. The rebellion's new weapons barely had time to shine before the headquarters had just turned into a slaughterhouse. "Form up! Fight, you bastards!" Henry yelled desperately from where he fought at the centre, swinging his blade at the first soldier who charged him. Henry was annoyed and didn't have time to waste. The sword went into his neck and the man went down gurgling. Three more soldiers took his place. Kael fought beside him, cursing nonstop. "T