The heavy threat of death that lay behind Wyatt's words hit Gannicus hard. Of course, it stood to reason that the Capitol would seek to do such a thing. It was brutal and typical. These people were Roman.

Facing death in the arena was one thing but what Wyatt was implying was another. Gannicus would not let a brother fall to such an ignoble, glorious end for a crime that Gannicus isn't even entirely sure he has committed.

"They will try," He replied darkly, before promptly turning on his heel and heading for the door.