“Like what?” Zahrias responded, his tone harsher than he’d intended. Jessica didn’t blink, however, but only gazed at him steadily, waiting to hear what else he had to say on the subject. “She left with the same guards she brought with her. They were traveling over roads they traversed only the day before yesterday. If Margolis was out there somewhere, waiting to pounce, he could have gotten her on her journey here. Not that I believe he is out there,” he added, because the look of worry still hadn’t left Jessica’s eyes. “The man is many things, but I don’t believe he is a fool. He would want to put as much distance between us and himself as possible.”
“You’re probably right,” Jessica said, and she pushed up against Jasreel, who dropped an arm around her. “I just wish — ”
“What do you wi
