Mallory took the letter and looked past Ninette to Kruth, nodding at him in thanks.
Kruth grinned at her, his lower canines becoming more noticeable. “I’m ready to go whenever you are.”
Mallory glanced around the area. Nearly everything was packed. Welby, Roast, the wagoner, Emica and Jorgen all sat around the fire talking softly. Welby and the wagoner were playing a game that involved dice. “Sarisa said she made lunch for us to have before we leave.”
Kruth nodded. “She brought out food for us to pack for dinner.”
Mallory glanced at the letter. “I better read this.”
With a nod, Kruth returned to the group around the fire.
Ninette gestured in the direction Brodie had taken. “The apothecary said for an extra two gold pieces you could keep the crutches. Did you want me to take the mone
