“As powerful as I am, I cannot predict the future,” Queen Helka said calmly. “I hired the Bloodsworn to perform a task for me and told you that when they came to me for payment your concerns would be dealt with then. But if they are betrayers and murderers…” She shrugged. “I will hunt them down for you, Mother,” Prince Hakon said. “No need, my prince, if this Seiðr-witch speaks the truth,” Skalk said, smiling at Vol. “She has told me the Bloodsworn will be coming after me, because I have stolen their property.” He looked from Vol to Prince Jaromir. “So, you may yet see the Bloodsworn.”
