I didn’t know the kestrel, and I barely trusted Ishir, but I didn’t have a choice. I can’t fly to my cave of treasures, so I need Ish to carry me if we’re going to get there in this century.
We pick up the kestrel first. She’s still healing from her injuries, but she looks pretty good. “Are you able to shift?” Ish asks her.
“I think so. It’s good to see you again, Tana,” she says quietly.
“You as well. I never got your name.”
“Jena.”
“Well, Jena. Ish here thinks it’s a good idea for all of us to move to the city. What do you think?”
“Umm, well, I don’t have any money.”
“Then it’s a good thing for you that Tana has money, and I have jobs for both of you,” Ishir says.
“What kind of a job?” she asks. Jena is young. If I had to guess, I’d say she’s barely an adult.
“Apparently, I’m g
