#51—Act

“I told you not to act without my word, Lucius. Now you’ve destroyed one of my most valuable possessions.”

“My Lord, forgive me. I had every intention—”

“—to foul the name of a blood traitor. You have the gall to use me?”

“My Lord, I swear—”

“Swear nothing. You won’t be the only one paying for your mistake. I think your son might be up for a challenge and I’m sure your wife would be none-too-happy. You agree?”

“Yes, My Lord.”

“Very well. You will have one more chance. However, your family will have just the one.”