Sandrell took Loren to meet her friends for transport the next day. The baths and having clean clothes had helped everyone"s mood. They insisted Gordon stay behind as he may be recognized with all the sailors going in and out of the port. Even one person spotting him would put them all in danger. Better to stay put in the house with Aline as his guard.
After they left, Gordon asked, “Did you really grow up here?”
“No. I told you I grew up in Aspora,” answered Aline. “I also said I didn"t want to talk about my mother. Nice try.”
Gordon shrugged and went to one of the weapons on the wall. It was a beautifully carved wooden pole, with a long curved blade at the end. It was easily one and a half times as tall as Gordon.
“Don"t touch that,” said Aline.
Gordon pulled his hand back, “So, you
