The Man’s Decree

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.

to full height. “This was a grudge between Mr. Chance and Poison King. Nobody in Mapleton is going to inherit

to say a word if he did not take the initiative. In a manner of speaking,

the other members of Mapleton chimed in, each one more courteous

Jared was pleased.

that. This is a

pleaded as she tugged at his arm. “I never want to see Mapleton again. All I want to do

his knees

sobbed. “If you do, we’re all done

marry you in three days, Ms. Lyanna,” he continued with a sniffle. “If you leave, they will have cause

sake!”

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

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

was not ready to be wed in three days when the Empyrean Sect came for her as promised, it would

lip in pity

them, I can’t be throwing away my virginity to