Play with your prey

The adepts and protectors ran off into the distance. 

Ying shifted nervously and he saw a flick of the head from Sakaala. "We'll be off I guess. There's much to do and only nine of us left standing. Will you come see us in the city?"

Sakaala said, "We will." She had been to their guildhall on her way from Dawnharbour to the Dokkalfar stronghold.

The whitecloaks took their cue to leave and gave courteous goodbyes.

Brione was to my right and Peppin to my left. The conversation had risen to tense and then down again after Brione sent their companions away.

"We are now alone and can speak freely," Brione said.

Sakaala came to stand by my side while Gisael appeared disinterested. It was a ruse; she was ready to fight in an instant.

Sakaala's eyes narrowed. "Why, were you putting on a show before?"