Chapter 16
Goddenslau
When they reached the outskirts of town, Vacot hurried ahead to secure them their rooms. At the same time, Egan’s guards spread out, giving him a little more breathing room, now that the possibility of danger had lessened. Inwardly, he was relieved there had been no incidences after leaving Bein. He’d half-expected Carq to come after them to retrieve her, leaving him empty-handed without the Charm or the money he’d paid for her. After all his past dealings with the man, Egan wouldn’t have put it past him.
His soosh paused, head lowered slightly. Genesee was right. Their animals were on the verge of lying right where they were, disregarding the fact that they hadn’t reached the safety of a warm barn. Flicking the reins, he murmured to the creature. “Come on, old boy
