Chapter 64: Truce or Trust?

~ SASHA ~

While Sasha waited for an explanation, it was agreed that they should speak inside, where it was warmer. Kyelle told Yhet she would shelter Sasha and teach as much as she could about the Chimeran's traditions in a mating season while Yhet took Zev his bag. Then, Yhet had picked Sasha up bodily and placed her on the small ledge in front of the open door.

Kyelle took her elbow and pulled her over the threshold quickly. "I don't want you to get shaken off the ledge," she said in a low voice.

"Shaken off how?" Sasha asked, but a moment later the entire house trembled, swaying slightly. Sasha squeaked and grabbed for something to help her stay steadily on her feet—and ended up holding Kyelle's arm.

Sasha had been in a highrise once during a tiny earthquake. She had the same, surreal feeling and slightly nauseating sense that everything was moving now.