Dael turned and headed for the door, saw Quintus leaping off the veranda and vanishing into the garden. He sucked in a breath, tensed, ready to run, and then a hand came down on his shoulder and a blade appeared at his throat.
“This estate is property of the Roman Government until Angelus Aurelius and his cousin are tried for their crimes against the Roman Citizenry,” a soldier said.
He spun Dael around, and Dael found himself face-to-face with one of the soldiers who had mocked Flavia after sword practice.
The soldier leered at him. “Come along, boy.”
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