“I was such a fool. I led Midnight astray and we got lost, and it was dark, and we found a man. A really bad man, and Hunra saved us.”
If Midnight hadn’t known the story for himself, he’d have totally believed Dru’s performance.”
“I’m sorry, too.” Midnight hung his head. “I’m afraid I’m no leader. I went in completely to pieces and in the wrong direction. I’m grateful for Hunra coming along as she did. I won’t evermake that mistake again.”
“I must inform Maximus Sa-Ra that these chose to break our rules.” Hunra folded her arms. “They should not have left here without an escort.”
“Oh, but we weren’ttold that.” Voltaire came forward, wrapping an arm around Midnight’s shoulders. “Younever mentioned not leaving here. Not once. They cannot be punished for breaking a rule they knew nothing about. If anyone did something wrong, then I’m afraid it was you.”