Surprised by the voice behind her, Syra turned and stood. Torgo stood directly in front of her. His face was expressionless, but his eyes looked her over before returning to meet her gaze. “I didn’t mean to startle you, no.” He picked up her headscarf, which she’d taken off while wiping down he...
He sensed she was saying what he wanted to hear so she could get to her adventure. Her eyes closed against his touch and when she opened them Andru gave her a crooked smile. “You plan on guiding me through this. That’s why you brought me here, isn’t it? You don’t think I can lead the Runners with...
The terrain to the north is rocky. It’s sandier to the south. I’d guess they are to the west or east.” “Good logic, Tara-girl.” Patha’s tone had been tense. “You should have told me this last night.” “I wasn’t permitted to have any say last night.” Patha sighed with exasperation. “My patience ...