Kingdom of Ash

the chair, binding his hands to the arms.
“Aren’t you going to unchain me?” Vernon
demanded. “I gave you what you wished.”
Aelin took a step into the hall, noting the
fury on Lorcan’s face. He’d heard every word
—including her oath not to let him slaughter
Vernon.
Aelin threw Vernon a crooked smile over
her shoulder. “I said nothing about unchaining
you.”
Vernon went still.
Aelin shrugged. “I said none of us would
kill you. It’s not our fault if you can’t get out
of those chains, is it?”
The blood drained from Vernon’s face.
Aelin said quietly, “You chained and
locked my friend in a tower for ten years.
Let’s see how you enjoy the experience.” She
let her smile turn vicious. “Though, once the
trainers here are dealt with, I don’t think there