As soon as they were alone, Loan’s face softened. “To what do I owe this pleasure, Christian?” “We are in need of an army.” “Done,” Loan said without hesitation. “My men are yours.” “We’ll have to go back through the Holy Land,” Phantom said. “That bothers me not.” It was Adana’s turn to frown at the man’s blasé acceptance of their mission. “Don’t you want to know why we need your army?” Loan shrugged. “I assume it is to fight.” “Aye,” she said slowly, “but don’t you want to know why you’re fighting?” “I am fighting because Brother Christian needs me.”-Loan, Christian, Phantom, & Adana

Return of the Warrior