CHAPTER THREE
“Oh,” Jade stared at the gruesome relic, “this is really, really not good, is it?”
“Y’think?” Phoenix’s sarcasm annoyed her but she ignored it.
“I must admit,” Marcus murmured, “I’m not fond of snakes.”
His three companions turned to look at their super-cool companion in amazement.
“Did I hear you confess to being afraid of something?” Brynn jibed.
Marcus raised his brows at the youngster. “Only a fool ignores fear. Of course I get scared. I just don’t let it paralyse me.”
Brynn screwed up his nose as he considered the words. “I’ll let you get away with that, I guess.” He flashed Marcus a grin and pulled out his sling and dagger. “Shall we keep going?”
Jade groaned. “Do we have a choice?”
“After you, oh great leader.” Brynn bowed mockingly toward Phoenix.
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