The phoenix is with Wamp, Asher broadcast as Wamp started in on another lie about his benevolence. Anyone else see anything?
We've got something over here, Simon responded to his brother, including me in the conversation. Engage or hold?
Hold. See if there's anyone else waiting.
The tree moved again, and a dark head of curly hair peeked through the trees before falling low to the ground. There was something about the movements that made me uneasy. Asher—can Caspar contact Gavin?
There were several moments of silence before Asher responded. No.
"Cover me," I mouthed to Simon and Element, and then I broke cover, running quickly from one tree to the next, hoping to draw out any hidden attack. But none came. With growing dread, I headed directly for the thatch of curly hair I'd seen fall
