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Chapter 49 - Can't escape punishment

Thomas bursts onto the scene with two other men, who had their swords drawn. 

"Protect him!" he ordered, and his men stood in front of Cole to protect him from the men's attack.

Taken aback by the sudden interruption, the two other assassins scatter like shadows, trying to flee, but Thomas strikes them mid-sprint, swiftly with arrows.

He hurried to approach them, but then they bit their own tongues and died.

Thomas sighed, annoyed and turned to his men to check on Cole.

"He is dead," one of the men reports after examining him.

Thomas sighed, annoyed and ordered,

"Take his body in."

The two soldiers lift Cole's body and carry him off. 

Thomas knee by Missy's body and pinched her chin to check if she was breathing, then pulls her up and throws her over his shoulder and leaves.

Thomas hurried over to Lucas after keeping Missy in the dungeon and Lucas slammed his hand on the armrest of his throne.

"She dared bring assassins into the palace?"

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