“Only the one who agreed to lead this group,” Zahrias replied. He sounded so tired that I wished I could get up from my hiding place and give him a hug.
Not that he would ever allow such a casual display of affection from a mere human. At the same time, my thoughts skated back to Rafi’s remark that Jace wasn’t exactly one of them. Just what the hell had he meant by that?
“Lead the group,” said the other djinn, the one whose name I couldn’t recall. “Offer guidance, and counsel. But not to be our lord and master.”
“True. I did not agree to that, nor did you. I cannot hold you here. If you wish to take this risk, then that is your decision.”
“Good,” Rafi said. “Then it is decided. We will leave this place, and go for help.”
“As you will,” Zahrias conceded, adding, “And I pray that you wi
