Damon turned back to look at Kade.
Kade was waiting for further instructions about the investigation.
Damon spoke. His deep voice was flat and commanding.
"Keep investigating," Damon ordered strictly.
Kade bowed his head deeply. "Yes, My Lord. I will double the search efforts."
With that, Kade turned around. His leather boots crunched in the dirt as he walked quickly out of the training ring, leaving the General alone to resume his investigation.
Damon went to sit down. He did not watch Kade leave.
The young woman who had just entered the ring, the newly hired camp medic, stood a few feet away. She was holding her basket tightly. She looked very nervous to be standing so close to the famous Tyrant General.
She slowly lowered her basket. She dropped it gently onto the dusty floor of the arena.
Thump.
