Chapter 29Adam rode hard and fast, pushing both Cinnamon and himself to the brink of exhaustion. Yaotl kept pace with him. Each hour that ticked by was one that Adam knew brought them closer to war if they didn’t succeed.
Finally, they crossed the border, but Yaotl didn’t take them directly to the capital. Instead, he bought a wide hat and colorful wrap for Adam. They then rode a seemingly tortuous route to the capital. Adam was taken through small streets until they reached a small house at the end of a row. Yaotl tethered his horse behind the house and indicated Adam should follow him.
Once inside, Yaotl embraced an older man as Adam removed his hat and wrap. He stood back while the two men conversed quickly and quietly.
“This is my uncle,” Yaotl said. “He has the eyes and ears of an
