“Oh, shut up. It doesn’t make any difference,” Darna said. “We’ll get it to the cursed Cereans, and that’s that. I’ve got to keep low, out of the way of the watch.”
“That… They’re looking for us,” Elna said.
“Looking for me, you mean,” Darna said. “No one would know you from anyone.”
“But…” Elna looked upset.
“That’s a good thing for you,” Darna said. “Listen. Right now we just need to get them this thing.”
Giri rested his hand on Elna’s shoulder and glared at Darna. “They will look for us, too. You made us run. They don’t know who took it.”
Darna closed her eyes. “They do, though.” She sighed. At least, the prince of Tiadun knew.
The ship was tied up to the wharf but Darna didn’t feel like going out there. With the amulet in her hand, she felt strange. She’d felt strange since she
