Chapter 24At the sound of the gong, Midnight and Tresilian joined the others in the walk to the dining room. On this occasion, Tsillah wasn’t their only escort. A couple of armed soldiers marched blank-faced behind them.
“Seems word of your little escapade may have got through to Tullia and Maximus after all.” Trevilian leaned down to whisper in Midnight’s ear.
“I agree.” Midnight nodded. “I hope that doesn’t mean trouble for us all.”
“I think we’d know by know if it had. I think this is a little reminder that not only do they have armed guards but that we’re their prisoners. You know, in that nice, civilized way in which the Atlanteans address us.”
“Oh yes, very civilized.” Midnight pulled a face. At that moment he fervently wished he and Tresilian were back in their room making love.
