C92 Chapter 91

”Brother,” said Brenn. ”I'm glad to see you alive.” He wanted to smile, but it felt inappropriate, and he did not understand why. Tlamuq did not smile, though he hardly did at all.

Brenn looked from side to side and asked, ”Where is Dayl?”

Tlamuq swallowed, and a small tear rolled down alongside the bridge of his long sharp nose. ”Brenn…” he whispered. After a beat