Chapter Nine The Falcon GuardMai strained her ears. In the distance, she could hear voices. The tunnels were larger now and supported by timber bracing here and there. The dirt walls were lined with flaming torches, but it was still dark and damp. She was reminded of the Chamber of Souls with its vapours of earthly growth.
‘Welcome to the rebellion’s camp,’ Impelo announced. He strode forward, encouraging the children to follow him. The first group of men they passed only stopped talking long enough to give Impelo a nod of acknowledgment. He continued with Mutt, Mai, and the others trailing close behind. The second group of men were opening crates filled with new refells.
‘Where do you get the refells from?’ Kalin asked. ‘They have the sealers’ stamp on them.’
‘We steal them as they are
