“Jaddah!” Conrad shouted.

The stones between them lifted and formed a walkway to the king’s box, and Conrad ran across it. Soldiers ran toward them, and Conrad twisted around them, sword flying and knocking them to the ground. One caught his arm, and he twisted, running the man through. Everything shook again and knocked all the soldiers off their feet, allowing Conrad to reach his sister. He fell to his knees and gathered her close.

“By the gods, you are all annoying!” Falcon shouted. “Kindle Lou!” He spun his hands around and a massive twister formed in the courtyard. Kindle Lou threw water at it, creating a waterspout that had more running toward the exit. None of the arrows came even close to them, and the soldiers were giving up, running out of the courtyard.

The relief was short lived as Kanisa glanced over at Conrad to check on him just in time to see the battered body of the king drive a sword into his side.

“Conrad!” Kanisa shouted and moved, stopping as the chains caught on