Unbound - Chapter Seven Hundred And Eighteen - 718

... ptain by the marks on his uniform, as well as a veteran of many skirmishes. His chin was grizzled with gray hairs that he rubbed worriedly as the two of them stood in the cleared circle between their two forces.

"Are you sure about this, Lady Vess? You could name any of your people to stand in as champion in this duel."

"So could you, captain. Would any suffice?"

"No. Even if they did, I wouldn't let them. My Oath burns to kill you, Lady Dayne. I'll not have that on their ...