Andrew could not figure Aspen out, wondering what the hell was wrong with her now. He had just told her she could go, and she still looked upset.

Andrew shook his head and stopped thinking about it. Instead, He pulled out his phone and made a call back to Jayrodale.

"Gather your men and head to Blumedale immediately. And bring Reuben with you. Tell him—if he wants his freedom, I can offer him a way out."

Reuben Davis was that semi–martial king Elon had once brought to Jayrodale. Under Andre