Vittoria looked surprised. “So the queen has decided to move against us. I didn’t think she had it in her.” (Patreon)

“How long until they arrive?” Maeve asked the mercenary. 

“Not long, captain. Maybe an hour at best.”

“Do you think the modest walls of this village will hold?” Maeve said, turning to the sisters.

“Let her come, we will deal with her as we have dealt with all the others who opposed us,” Selena said, proudly. 

“Let’s get the prisoners back inside, or at least stop bringing the townsfolk outside—they may join and help from inside the walls,” Maeve suggested.

“You’ll do no such thing!” Selena said, angrily. Fiona nodded, “We want them here to see what happens when their queen attacks or tries to parley when she knows she’s outmatched.