Chapter 44

"Gone?" Brielle seconded.

"I do not hear them. Do you?"

"Do you think it's safe?" Xander said. He clucked his tongue at Ayo. "You there, boy. Check the surface."

Ayah's grip tightened on her brother as she gave Xander a disgusted look. "Why don't you find out yourself?" she said. "You're bigger than him. You will make a good wall."

Xander's face soured. "Your tribe doesn't know how to take a joke. I'll check it, but do you mind telling me how I can get out...