Chapter 413

With Torina's assistance they soon had Etsuko stripped down and changed into something that resembled a white kimono without all the fuss. Torina easily carried the insensible woman back to the couch and then ran back to the bathroom to wash her hands.

When the plane landed Etsuko was no better. She'd woken again and muttered in rapid Japanese, at one moment nearly hysterical, until Jorick laid a hand on her and sent her back to sleep.

Katelina stepped off of the plane and at once recognized the slab of airstrip and the bright glare of the lights. Beyond that she knew was a collection of buildings and a range of mountains that reminded her of their last visit, and their casualty. Neil had died at the fight in the temple and they'd burned his body not far from where she stood. It felt like bad luck to be back again.