Gavriel oversaw the rebuilding of Azath Town, making sure his people were provided with everything they needed.

“I want the reconstruction finished before the end of the season,” he instructed his men, his tone leaving no room for delay. When the last order was given, he mounted his horse and began the slow ride back toward Reed Manor as the sun dipped below the horizon.

He passed through the workers, his sharp gaze taking in every effort and flaw, when Simon’s horse emerged beside ...