The Betrayed Commander

Saxon, Vice-Chief of Sterling Stronghold, guarded it three years for Lord Langdon. Imperial Court sends Gaston with amnesty. Lord Langdon warned Celia not to accept, but Celia trusts Gaston, her childhood friend. Saxon warns Celia, but she breaks their engagement, orders him to leave. Saxon leaves. Celia signs the amnesty. Imperial Court attacks stronghold. Celia learns Gaston's amnesty was a trick. Sterling Stronghold is breached, Saxon's whereabouts unknown.