Shine Light
“The cave that adjoined their current sleeping lair was narrow; the walls impregnated with tree roots from which they’d hung several lanterns.Naif suspected that the lanterns were for her benefit. Ripers, she knew, could see well in the dark.Lenoir had called them together so he could speak. He did not want their approval; simply that they should understand why he’d be absent.‘But how can we be safe without you?’ asked one when he had told them.Like Lenoir and Test, their clothes were ragged, th...eir faces lean with starvation. Scant trust or belief was left in their expressions.‘Test knows the pattern you must keep until I return,’ said Lenoir.His second-in-command crouched furthest from Naif, her lip curled in a sneer. ‘Do not leave us for too long, Lenoir. We may forget you,’ said the Riper.‘Forget me at your peril, Test. Brand will not have you, and Varonessa will not recognise you as leader. You will be forced to turn rogue.’Unhappy sounds emanated from those in the circle.Lenoir used his most commanding voice.MoreLess
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