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

not take the initiative. In a manner of speaking, Weston was, at that moment, the highest-ranking

with you, Mr. Chance,” the other members of Mapleton chimed in, each one more courteous than the

Jared was pleased.

a society that

tugged at his arm. “I never want to see

his knees before her with

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

you leave, they will have cause to attack us. With Poison King gone, it is going

sake!”

of Mapleton followed his lead as they fell to their

bay. With their biggest obstacle

Lyanna was not ready to be wed in three days when the Empyrean Sect came for her as promised, it would definitely anger them enough to raze

lip in pity for the men

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