(Magnus)
Three days have passed since Daniel took down Rowan at the eastern border. Three days of watching Moonridge scramble to cover their beta's absence. Three days of knowing their command structure is weaker.
And I've waited long enough.
I'm in my war room when Daniel and Darius walk in. It's late afternoon. They've been checking on warrior preparations, making sure everyone is ready for what comes next.
"Report," I say.
Darius speaks first. "Warriors are prepared. Weapons checked. Everyone knows the plan for tomorrow's attack."
"Good. How many combat ready?"
"Seventy warriors. Plus the ten rogues who survived the northern assault. Eighty total."
I nod. That's enough. More than enough to break through Moonridge's exhausted defenses.
I look at Daniel. "And you? Are you ready?"
