Daughter of Destiny (2004)
“Jake said, pointing toward the northern horizon. “Kalduke.” He grinned triumphantly at Kai, who was riding at his side. “We made it.”“I never thought I’d be so glad to see civilization again. Do you think they’ll have a shower?”“Don’t count on it.”Grimacing, Kai wiped the sweat from her upper lip one more time. It was near four in the afternoon, and the brutal heat of the day was pounding down on them. She felt sapped of strength from the relentless ovenlike temperatures. The camels, though, seemed completely adjusted to it and had kept up a fast, steady walk toward their destination.Pulling out a pair of binoculars from the saddle pocket, Kai tried to peer through them despite the constant swaying of the camel. “All I see is a lot of small, dome-shaped brush huts. Not too many people, either. This is a really small village….” She placed the binoculars back in the tan leather case at her side and snapped it closed.“Don’t expect much. There’s a rock hole spring here and they’ll have wa...ter for the camels to drink.MoreLess
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