Two tense hours later, they paused to rest. They had made it through four of the traps so far. She glanced at Sadao’s pale face. Her heart melted at the pain in his eyes.
“I think you should return to the caverns above,” she said quietly, watching as her mother fretted over both him and her father. “Marvin and Martin can return with you. Just remember to reverse the steps going back.”
“I’ll be alright,” Sadao muttered, holding his arm.
Nema shook her head. “It’s broken,” she replied, looking back up at Ricki before turning her attention back to Sadao. “How many fingers am I holding up?”
Ricki rolled her eyes. “Mom, the stone hit his arm, not his head. I don’t think he is in danger of a concussion.”
“Nema is right,” Ristéard said. “The brothers can return with you.”
“No,” Marvin and M
