“Are you sure this is big enough for all of us?” Nali asked with a skeptical expression.
“Of course. If it gets too cramped, we can throw Drago out,” Ashure answered with a wave of his hand.
“Remember, no magic from here. Wayman – if he is still alive – will be able to sense the disturbance,” Gem cautioned.
“We should be fine, Nali,” Ross reassured. “I would say the boat is about eighteen feet. I haven’t done much sailing, but I do know boats.”
Nali sighed. “I am used to slightly larger vessels,” she explained.
“Well, it is time to go,” Drago said as he picked Nali up and placed her in the boat.
“Gem—” Ashure said with a smile.
“I’ll help her,” Ross muttered, slipping his arms around Gem and lifting her in his arms.
“Ah, a jealous suitor – more intrigue,” Ashure said with a wicked
