“Then how were you going to meet up with your people when this was all over?” I snap.
“A runner came and kept me informed of their location every day as they moved. Only moved. Now that I'm here..” He holds up a hand, palm out. I curse again and Ward slams the cage door with a startling bang. I look at him in confusion, only to realize I've advanced on the cage, a blade I always hide on my person is drawn and my teeth are gritted in a feral snarl. I twitch and step back as Ward locks the door again. I shove the blade away at my waist.
“Come Kennice, I think that's enough for today. He has no useful information. All I smell is fear.” Ward instructs gently in his rumbly, soothing voice. I want to resist, but he places a firm hand at my waist and I let him lead me away.
“Wait! You're not j
