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“Ready?” Never asked.
Nods from everyone gathered in the antechamber before the great doors. It was an exceedingly simple plan. Never would stroll the streets, circling toward an alley chosen from the vantage of the Eyes. Once the mysterious Steelhawk started after Never, Vantinio would follow at a distance. Luis and Elina would, in turn, follow any Steelhawk that might have lingered to trail Vantinio.
Tsolde, much to her frustration, was staying in the Eyes. It was her job to signal with a coloured lantern if she saw something amiss. She’d wanted to help on the ground but Never held back while the others began the descent. “If we’re unlucky there will be plenty of chances for you to take risks.”
She’d narrowed her eyes. “Don’t say that because I’m a young woman, Never. You know I
