“You could have told me, you know.” I hook my hand at Lanying’s arm. “About the introduction.” Pebbles grind under our boots as we cross the sun-drenched courtyard.
“I could have, but then we would not be walking here, sister.” Lanying c***s her head to the side. “As you can’t hide anything from Karma.” She walks on, shielding her eyes with her hand.
“That’s a sure thing.” Norbu chuckles. “He would never let you go without him.”
I frown as I have to admit—they’re both right.
An iron bolt screeches, and we’re out of the gate. A sliver of suspicion gnaws at the edge of my mind. Karma assured me over tea he would wait at the inn. He let me go this morning—too easy.
“Come on, sister, no time to lose.” Lanying’s decisive stride guides the way—or rather her trusted guard, the stocky man w
