Rachel's entertainment was dated. She put them through several "games" and was gearing up for a round of Charades when a knock sounded on the front door. Everyone went still, eyes moving from one to another. Joseff was still missing, but it was unlikely he'd knock, which meant-
Jorick sighed. "It's Beldren and Zuri."
"Friends of yours?" Yaul demanded.
"No. They're Executioners." There was a collective gasp that Jorick talked over, "They're probably following up to make sure Kale got home safely, since you reported it to them."
Rachel wiped her nervous hands on her jeans. "He's right. That's probably what it is."
The Executioners knocked again. No one moved and, after the third knock, the door opened and heavy footsteps moved through the house.
Beldren appeared in the doorway, looking
