CHAPTER FOUR
They followed the road north, keeping the horses to a walk as the afternoon wore on. Only half an hour later, another small village came into view not far from the road. This one had people in it.
Jade used the harken listening spell again and spent several minutes staring into space while the other three waited. At last, she opened her eyes
“Man, that’s a handy spell you’ve picked up.” Phoenix gave her his grudging admiration. He was still irritated at her know-it-all motherly attitude but there was no doubt she had skills.
Waving a hand as though brushing aside his compliment, she spoke in earnest tones. “We can’t steal from these people, Phoenix”
He sought for patience and leaned to one side, easing his butt in the saddle. It really was too hot to argue but they
