Chapter Twenty
The group climbed into the transport. Saffron soon was in the air above the capital city. Gracie had to admit Paulus was beautiful. It reminded her a little of the ancient Roman cities she used to read about. The buildings were large, white, and opulent.
It was growing dark and lights were beginning to glitter throughout the city. Saffron must have been very familiar with it as he flew through several narrow corridors, missing most of the congestion, before landing in a back alley.
“This place is small but it has great food,” Saffron said, powering down the transport.
Gracie groaned as her stomach rumbled. “As long as it doesn’t try to eat me first, I’m happy.”
Kordon laughed as he helped Gracie out of the transport. Wrapping his arm around her waist, he led the way thr
