The Iron Judgement Chapter 17 now available to read.
"I’m saying the execution was arranged before they had the prisoner.” Leofric’s voice softened not with kindness, but with the cold certainty of someone watching a trap close.
“That’s impossible.”Dægan’s pulse thudded once, hard.
“Nothing is impossible in a kingdom made of fear and parchment.” Leofric’s mouth twitched. Not a smile. A flinch. “Who signed it?” Dægan leaned closer.
“I’m saying the execution was arranged before they had the prisoner.” Leofric’s voice softened not with kindness, but with the cold certaint













