Seeds of Suspicion

The meeting room was tense, filled with my top warriors and trusted allies. Nadia was notably absent; she’d been sulking in her room after yet another argument about my priorities. I didn’t have time for her petty grievances.

“I want updates from everyone,” I barked.

Torrin spoke first. “The northern border is clear. We interrogated a few rogues nearby, but they knew nothing.”

Taz, my head scout,