Chapter 34: Love and Loyalty

"Gentlemen," he said gruffly as he pushed through the door.

"Lord Blackridge!" the men called out as they parted, surprised by his stormy demeanor.

"Where is he?" he demanded.

"Right in there, sir," one of the soldiers indicated, pointing to a door on his right.

He burst through the door without another word to any of them, his frustration at its peak. The room was damp and poorly lit with minimal accommodations. To the left, there was a large cell with black...