Laurel did not show the same fear that Wallace and Cormac had now that her life might be nearing its end. On the contrary, she was extremely calm.

Cormac and Wallace had always assumed an all-powerful mannerism when they were in the presence of weaklings yet they were cowards in the presence of those stronger than them.

This was the true portrayal of the way many people lived.

On the contrary, this woman was capable of stepping forward and accepting her fate calmly.

Often, just one moment co