Fendros did not like the violence. The fact that it was being inflicted on a child was sickening to him. For the sake of the mission, he remained blank. He was still Jespric's way out of this.

"If you do not tell us, you will be carrying your family home in those stones," Fendros said, glancing his eyes to the stones pointedly. "This is not a lie or a deal. This is what will happen. Talk to us and we guarantee your safety from Vile and the lives of your family, souls and all."

Fendros straightened again and turned his head to Jespric's wife. He took her by the arm and roughly brought her upright to face Jespric. His grip was firm enough that she would not be lashing out. "Eleninne, please say what you will. This should be a family decision."

He hoped that they would come to a conclusion quickly. Fendros could feel bile creeping up his throat.