1-Line Wednesday | December 11

“That man hasn’t paid off his bar tab yet.”

“We apologize,” Lucian said. “How much is on his tab?”

“Six silver.”

“Here’s a gold. Keep it.”

“Much obliged sir.”

“No! No, please!”

Dreven put his hand on Ben’s mouth, keeping him silent.

The three of them walked out into the snow and into the alley beside the tavern. When Dreven dropped Ben, the man fell onto his back and slowly curled into a ball. His head was tucked next to his knees, afraid of what was coming up.

Ben has met up with his old colleagues, Dreven and Lucian. However, he doesn’t seem quite happy to see them. What is the cause of their disagreement, and what is coming up?

To learn what happens next, pick up The Reckless Assassin.