Chapter Thirty-Nine
I hesitated behind the banner, uncertain whether it would be better for me to remain in hiding, or admit I had been eavesdropping.
“There are no secrets from the high priest in the goddess’s temple, Raziel.” Talib’s voice held a trace of amusement. “You might as well come out.”
I squared my shoulders and emerged from behind the banner. I grimaced as I realized my tunic and breeches were covered with dust. I promptly inhaled some if it and began sneezing.
“This is the person you’ve entrusted with our problem?” the stranger demanded as he and Talib approached from where they had been standing in front of the throne.
Once my fit of sneezes had passed, I blinked my watering eyes at the man and took in his appearance. He looked like little more than a bundle of sticks i
