A Man Like None Other

Chapter 728

After glancing at the dehydrated remains of his former adversary, Jared studied his surroundings and found the members of Mapleton staring back at him in fear, much to his amusement.

The five leaders regarded Jared as if he was the devil himself.

“Is anybody going to step out to avenge your fallen king?” Jared demanded.

The members of Mapleton, numbering in the hundreds, did not dare utter a single word. Even the five leaders did not know what to say.

Lyanna stepped forward. “Let them go, Jared.”

No matter what had transpired, I have called Mapleton my home for twenty years. I have loved ones here who love me back.

It did not matter to her whether or not some of them in the crowd had participated in her parents’ persecution now that the man who gave the order was dead. Lyanna wanted nothing more than to put the matter behind her.

“That depends on them.” Jared narrowed his eyes as he watched the crowd closely for the first signs of rebellion as it was in his nature to be harsh with his enemies.

was a grudge between Mr.

was going to say a word if he did not take the initiative. In a manner of speaking, Weston was, at that moment, the highest-ranking member of Mapleton before the

be seeking trouble with you, Mr. Chance,” the other members of Mapleton chimed

Jared was pleased.

like that. This is a society that recognizes

of here, Jared,” Lyanna pleaded as she tugged at his arm. “I never want to see Mapleton again. All I

fell to his knees before her with

Lyanna, you can’t go!” he sobbed. “If you do, we’re all

you in three days, Ms. Lyanna,” he continued with a sniffle. “If you leave, they will have cause to attack us. With Poison King gone, it is going

Ms. Lyanna!” The other members of Mapleton followed his lead as they fell to their

a formidable enough adversary to the Empyrean Sect to hold them at bay. With their biggest obstacle to

came for her as promised, it would definitely anger

pity for the men

much as I care about them, I can’t be throwing away my virginity to

the recollection of two decades worth of memories