Anna marched through the Scrappy’s white corridors with a purpose, a plan taking shape in her mind. “Lenai to bridge, open a long-range communications channel to the Elori. Tell Elder Pel that I need to speak with him as soon as possible.”
“We’ll do what we can, ma’am.”
She could sense Desa following her. The other woman was a misty figure who scowled at Anna’s back, occasionally baring her teeth. It was clear that they were going to have words, but Desa had been quiet ever since they left the Hall of Council. And Anna was content to wait for a more private venue.
Sadly, it seemed her friend was running out of patience. “Do you want to tell me what that was all about?” Desa demanded.
Anna spun around, c*****g her head and raising an eyebrow. “My proposal to have us fight tomorrow? They
