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Kerina
‘We found five more. Didn’t even know what was so special about them until we picked them up.’
‘You’re sure?’
‘Yeah, we checked for marks. Some were faint, but they were there. We’ll know for sure tomorrow. One got stabbed trying to run away.’
‘Damn it! They’re not supposed to be damaged before they get here.’
‘They’ll be fixed up before the buyers arrive.’
‘They better. It’s getting harder to find buyers. People are starting to talk more. They’re even getting sympathisers.’
‘We’ll just keep searching. Up the rewards for those we know support our efforts and enjoy some extra financial rewards on the side. You worry too much.’
‘I’m right to worry. You should do more of it instead of drinking your payments away.’
I sit up and wipe the sweat dripping from my forehead. It’s
