Page 190 of Savage Throne
Chen got to my side. “You’re doing good.”
Fury bubbled under my skin. “I wanted to fight himhere.”
“We knew that strategy was a long shot. At least, you got him to crack and you tired him out. That’s why he fled.”
“He’s gotImperial Lament.”
“And you’ve gotSoaring Precious.” Chen stepped in front of me. “And more important, it’s not theswordthat kills. It’s themanholding it. You know where he’s going.”
The Arena of Echoes.
I shivered.
Several weeks ago, I’d fought Duck there because he’d grabbed Moni’s panties. Now I would have to battle my father and kill him.
I swallowed. “Is Moni—”
“She’ll be down there.” Chen gestured behind me.
I followed where he was pointing.
Off the platform and further away, Moni struggled against Duck, Thandi, Fen, and even her sister, Jo. They held her back, their grips tight, but she fought like a wild animal.
Rowe Street Mob formed a line between her and the platform. It was clear Banks and Marcelo was determined to not let her get involved.
And in her hands?
A chopstick and a fork gripped tightly.
My baby.
She looked like she was ready to kill someone with them.
I turned back to Chen. “She tried to sneak guns to the feast.”
“She’s a proper Mountain Mistress.”
“Keep her away from getting in the middle of the battle and tell her that I love her.”
“I will.”
“If he. . .” I swallowed. “If he gets ready to kill me, and deliver the final strike—”
“I take Moni away before she can see the sword land and Duck and I will hide her from your father forever.”
I shivered.
Chen got out of my way. “Now, go kill Uncle Leo.”
Letting out a long breath, I grippedSoaring Precioustightly and raced to the edge of the platform.
Couldn’t just walk down the mountain, Father? Had to soar?
I got to the edge and without hesitation, I leapt off, gritting my teeth.
The wind tore at my hair and clothes as I soared through the air with my sword raised.
Moonlight bathed the mountain’s jagged face.
