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We moved forward through the tunnel. I kept one hand lightly skimming the stone wall to my left, my right arm out before me, blade in hand. Spin was practically wrapped around my legs.
"Spin?" My voice was barely a whisper, he was so close that hearing me was not an issue.
"Yes, my lady?"
"Is this another one of those secret door tunnels? Could someone come leaping out at us through the walls?"
"Yes, my lady."
"Oh, joy." The sarcasm was evident even in a whisper.
"Yes, my lady."
Man, he sounded so much like Sid it made my heart hurt. Except Sid would never have cowered at my feet. Sid would have been charging ahead, ready to strike down whoever crossed our paths. I really needed Sid now. A crazy thought popped into my head. Crazy indeed. And exciting, very exciting.
