Riley POV
There was tension in the air. Tiana was the only one who didn't look nervous or apprehensive. Marigold looked fierce, protective of both the little girl and her people as they surrounded us. It appeared from the way they circled us that she was the leader. I didn't blame her for being cautious or fearful of what our motives might be. They had survived in this group, it appeared to me, for a long time now, and strangers could prove dangerous, no matter how well-meaning their intentions might be. It was better to be cautious then it was to be lax and die. I coughed, sensing eyes on me, and tried to remain calm, the group looking meaningfully at mine and Damien's hair.
"We didn't come here to hurt you," I said putting my hands up in a surrender position "we came here because Tian
