章 16: Chapter 16

They gave her sheepish looks. Ahmla slipped off, taking the lead as always, and it was interesting to see him the one in charge rather than Kallaar. Strangely, it seemed just as natural, or even more natural, given how easily—and happily—Kallaar obeyed.

Minutes later, they were across the courtyard and down the hall she recognized as where Lord Teth resided. Before she could ask what was next, Ahmla crouched in front of the door and pulled out a rolled bundle of cloth. From it he drew what must be lockpicks, because that was precisely what he did with them.

The door opened after a few seconds and, motioning her to silence, Ahmla slipped into the room in that shadowy way of his, and Kallaar was equally silent as he followed suit. Feeling like a puppy still adjusting to her legs, Shanna followed them and closed the door quietly behind her.