Anger, confusion, and disbelief flush Ishtar's face. “I can't understand it. How did they discover the Moon Singer?” Dorinda's anger matches Ishtar's, but she is far more certain of the reason. “There is no other explanation, Ishtar. David was detected entering the Palace. This enabled Jaycina to...
“Are you still using that juvenile expression, my dear David?” the holographic vision speaks to him. “Well, I suppose it's better than some of the words you young people use today.” David is speechless. His mouth hangs open in astonishment at the familiar sight of the capricious gypsy fortune tel...
“He will be on that ship with David when it sails!” she promises herself. Frustrated, she ends her search for the time being. “Perhaps he is at home by now.” This hopeful thought gives a new spring to her step. But Sokar is not there when Bianca arrives. Disheartened, but determined to proceed wi...