Chapter Five — *Run*
Caius put the phone face down on the table.
He stood up.
"How many guards does the Elder use for a night order," Mara asked.
"Six minimum," Zane said. He was already on his feet. "Eight if he thinks there will be resistance."
"Will there be resistance."
Caius looked at her. "Yes."
Zane moved to the door and pressed his ear against it. Three seconds. He pulled back.
"Corridor is clear. For now."
Caius picked up the photograph from the table and held it out to Mara. She took it and put it back in her pocket without being asked.
He noticed. She could tell by the way his eyes stayed on her pocket for half a second before moving on.
"East exit," Caius said to Zane. "They came from the Elder's hall so they took the main corridor. East gives us three minutes."
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