Huddling behind a rock formation on the beach, a distressed Ishtar and Dorinda watch as a crew of men rowing several large boats tow the Moon Singer away from what they thought was a secure hiding place.
Anger, confusion, and disbelief flush Ishtar"s face. “I can"t understand it. How did they discover the Moon Singer?”
Dorinda"s anger matches Ishtar"s, but she is far more certain of the reason. “There is no other explanation, Ishtar. David was detected entering the Palace. This enabled Jaycina to ensnare him.”
“But how? She has no crystal imprint on David to detect him. And Judiah had the guard"s schedule timed perfectly.”
Dorinda"s mouth is tight, her eyes hard as steel. “Perhaps Judiah had more than the guard"s schedule timed perfectly.”
“What do you mean?”
“Look closely.” Dorinda
