Chapter 38 BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH II

Woke to shouting. Battle sounds. Close. Too close.

Kael was gone. Nyx was in a cradle beside the bed. Eyes open. Watching.

"Father is fighting," she said calmly. "The rebels broke through. They are coming here."

"How long was I asleep?"

"Six hours. The battle continued without you. We are losing...