Before we could fully react the enemy soldiers were upon us. Both of them had wicked looks on their face with their weapons within reach. I looked at Valeria, her expression was stern, she looked determined, her hand encircling the hilt of her sword.

“Stay close,” I muttered, emphasizing the words and clenching my fists to fight the urge of hiding around the corner from increasing heart rate.

The first soldier came at me this time with his sword charging through the air. He attempted to ...