CHAPTER TWELVE
Phoenix paced the huge tent, awaiting Brynn’s return. The boy had a perfect genius for sliding away unnoticed. The guards posted outside their door had not even seen him slip under a sidewall and disappear into the crowds. Of course, it helped that he now looked very much like any other small boy wandering about the camp.
After agreeing to go find Jade, Brynn had been quick to change into the clothing provided by their host. Then he’d smudged every inch of exposed skin with dirt and charcoal from the fire until he looked like a gutter brat. Finally, he slid under the canvas wall and vanished. Now they were awaiting his return and hoping no-one visited them in the meantime. He was small but they were sure to notice his absence.
There was a rustling at the back of th
