Book Seven: Chapter 105

With just over an hour to sundown, he was relieved to discover that they were less than a mile out from their destination. A dark crevasse was visible in the cliffs ahead, and his best guess was that they were headed for a cave. However, the steady beating of drums soon filled the air and he felt his heart drop.

“We should split up,” said Leilani, her voice trembling. “As long as they don’t see you with me, you should be fine. Just remember to bow down if you see them, show them respect. This is their land, their home.” She shivered. “None of my people ever encountered them here. It has to be because of Francois.”

Mike studied Leilani. She was already scanning the area, her eyes shifting nervously. The clouds above had descended, filling the area with fog. The skeletons had been gone for quite some time now, but it seemed that one problem had replaced another.

“No.” Mike moved to Leilani’s side and took her hand in his. “You’re with me, now. I won’t leave you behin