CHAPTER TWENTY
Ben was bursting with energy as we exited the ancient storehouses buried far beneath the sands. I could hardly keep up as he hurried down the halls and up the stairs.
“I’m guessing you believe the story from Nahiba’s mother,” I wheezed out as we stepped out into the clear late afternoon air. Nahiba’s qasi glared at us from where he stood a few feet off, having been disturbed in his nap by our moving his bed.
“It’s worth a try,” Ben replied as he turned to me with a twinkle in his eyes. “I must admit I’m looking forward to venturing out at night. It’s been far too long.”
I snorted. “You should have told me you wanted to stretch your wings. I would have understood.”
He raised his eyebrows. “Then you’re not coming with me?”
I playfully slapped his arm. “Not likely
