Lilieth

"Lilieth!"

I look over my shoulder and spot Timmon racing toward me.

Since I left Cadeon's side, all I've been doing is helping the civilians escape safely to a part of the woods that isn't being attacked, and that includes Deo. She's pregnant and has no business being anywhere near the line of fire.

I tell the woman to run as fast as she can, then turn my attention to Timmon. He's holding something—and as he gets closer, I realize what it is.

A bow.

"Here," he says, breathing ...