When Murdock and Annie reached the perimeter of Reyes’ encampment, they were challenged by the guards and Reyes was summoned.
“What do you want, now?” Reyes asked, testily, once she was out of earshot of the guards.
“Did you think about what I said?” Murdock asked.
“I have and I’m not certain where we’re going, as humans, since our disembarkation. More than a few of us have turned into animals, but when you keep wolves for protection, you do need to give them some red meat once in a while,” Reyes said wryly.
“Am I allowed back in?” Annie blurted finally.
“After you’ve shown us where your loyalties lie?” Reyes responded incredulously. “I’d say no. And, frankly, I’m surprised you’d even ask!”
Annie looked at Murdock, who was clenching and unclenching his teeth, as evidenced by his jaw
