He tried to push his way through but the solid wall of bodies prevented it. “Please, I need to speak to Horith.” Kalen stepped forward and pulled Jack aside. “He is busy, Chief Jack. What may I tell him on your behalf?” “We’re preparing for the attack. The Sicarii has assembled his people on the far side of the dry lake bed. We are going to start staging our ground troops for engagement.” “He is aware of all of this, Chief Jack,” Kalen said. Jack shook his head, a bewildered look on his face. “How could he be aware of this? I only found out myself.” “He just returned from the anywhere. He has the others. They are preparing now.” Kalen turned as though he were listening to something that only he could hear then nodded. “Some of the others cannot come here until dark fall.” Jack spread his hands wide. “Why not?” he asked.
