Chapter 36
For Isika, the journey passed in a haze, with a few clear moments that she would always remember. Waking up with her head bouncing on Jabari’s shoulder. Camping at night, all four of the cats curled around her to keep her warm. The pain in her arm and leg that never left. Watching the Keerza run down a hillside, the sun flashing off their hides, the cats among them like sharp glints of silver. The long train of travelers, all of them tired and dirty, captives who walked the long miles back to the Karee camp. Isika wished she had the strength to talk to them. Occasionally, she caught sight of Abbas and his sister running ahead of the rest, the tall warriors gorgeous and strong.
Keethior refusing to stop bothering her.
Don’t sleep, young one. You’ve slept too much.
Be quiet, K
