章 578: A Test

RIKA

"That's what I figured," Jared said lightly. "Now both of you stay here and don't move. I have to go review a couple of things and get some advice, then I'll be back with more questions."

Rika thanked him again, ducking her head and rubbing her arms now that they were free. To her relief, the other two walked out with him so she was left in the tent with Reece.

She opened her mouth, but Reece shook his head and glared at the tent flap. Rika nodded, understanding the warning. She sat with a heavy sigh, hands in her lap, and waited, watching Reece.

Eventually, after several minutes, he relaxed.

Rika looked back over her shoulder, but when no one entered, she said under her breath, far too quietly for a human to hear, "So… they were listening to see if we would talk?"

Reece nodded.

Rika swallowed. "Are there guards outside?" she breathed.