Forged Destiny [Book 7: Ch. 9]

"Cowards," I spat, half-turning. I kept one eye on them even as I dismissed them, speaking to Lisa. "Get up. We're leaving."

Lisa was in full-blown tears now, crying fitfully. The brave words of martyrdom before had been just that, not that she could be blamed. It was a sorrowful person who could face their own death in so helpless a fashion and not be affected. To her credit, she stood quickly and hurried to stand behind me, her hand seeking comfort in mine.

With half my attention still on those watching, I dragged her away.

—Forged Destiny [Book 7: Ch. 9]