Chapter 25

Stevyn cocked his head to the side and peered at Denis. Whatever it was, he hadn’t deduced it, either.

“What is it?” Efren’s gut churned. Denis had figured something out, and clearly didn’t consider it to be good news. “Tell me.”

With his voice a soft monotone, Denis asked, “Why did they take the dead man with them?”

“Why—” Why not?

A chill ran through Efren’s blood. Because it would add risk to the mission. They could have left the man on site—even buried him there—but they hadn’t. Taking that body meant it had to share the wagon with their captive. It would hamper them if they were planning a relay involving carriages, which would be a logical plan. They would have to stop and bury him along the way, chancing exposure while doing so.