Temptation and Treachery

(Unknown POV)

The room was quiet.

The fire had fallen into low red coals. The moonlight rays washed the rug in a soft glow, and left the walls in shadow. I sat in the chair beside the hearth and let the silence sit with me.

A knock came; two firm taps, the way I taught my warriors to announce themselves.

“Enter,” I muttered.

The door opened, and one of my men stepped in, closing it softly behind h