Of course, she cynically thought. What perfect timing. Just when she was hoping she might finally get somewhere.
After being attacked yesterday, she hadn't had it in her to fight again, so she stood as quietly as she could hope that they would just leave her alone.
"Do you think it's this way?" Bladina asked, but there was something different in her voice. Instead of sneering mockery, she sounded.afraid?
It was enough to make her hesitate. Maybe they weren't out here looking for trouble.
Jamie spoke something, and his tone was tight too. "I don't know. It has been a while since we've been here."
She arched an eyebrow, gazing closely at the three of them as they emerged. Bladina limped forward, sobbing unstemmed tears down her cheeks. Jamie helped her along as they advanced, and Jackso
