Chapter 47
May – 3,390 BC
Earth: Village of Assur
NINSIANNA
It felt so powerful, to keep the warriors in check. But even holding Mikhail's firestick, they kept creeping closer, refusing to believe she would wield it against them.
"Back up!" she hissed.
"We're not doing anything," Siamek said with feigned nonchalance.
"You keep getting closer!"
"In case you forget," Siamek said, "your new boyfriend threatened to hold me accountable if anything happens to his weapons."
"So you're protecting me?"
"Yes."
Siamek glanced west, towards the gate they'd just come through. He didn't say the name, but she knew he spoke of Jamin.
"I don't need your help—" she planted one hand on her hip. "As you can see, I can take care of myself!"
They waited and waited. She propped her elbows against h
