Let Yourself

“Surprise is such a delightful thing, isn’t it?”

Rastaban started.

Kana and Aliana stood at the entrance of the tent. Both wore their brightly-colored dancing skirts - and both carried swords.

Shanka and Malia. Impossible.

Khouri reached for his sword, but Rastaban shook his head.

“So, you knew all along.”

“Our accord was that you kept your army out of my nation,” Shanka said. “But you decided not to stand by your word. I, on the other hand, always stand by my word. And we will kill all of you.”

“You tricked me,” Rastaban said.

“You let yourself be tricked.”