“Send me a message on how it goes,” Albert said. “If your team bails out, I’ll have my people ready.” I nodded. “I should know by evening. Safe hunting.” I had no doubt Albert and Orla would lead the teams themselves, and since I wasn’t about to risk his figuring out that I intended to partake in a hunt too, even if only as a guide, I left in quite a hurry. Out of Trinity and back home, where I needed to pick up few amulets and charms. Even if I wouldn’t be hunting the shriek myself, going in unprepared would be more than foolish. Then, as soon as I had my gear, I would head straight for the Court. * * * When I walked into the room, all the mythborn inside looked at me in hope. Even Cathal had some interest flash across his face. I could imagine that for the Scáthanna, idleness was wor

