Chapter 49

“Done.” Imani said, agreeing to the lady’s term. Quarter a ryo shouldn’t be that bad of money if she’s talking like a huge amount. Not like she was here for the money though.

“Take this. You’ll save me a trip.” She hands Imani a tray full of mugs spilling over with ale. The lady gives Imani the same instructions the old lady gave up to the gaming room. “Let the men have a good look at you. Most of them are regulars, so they already know where the rooms are. They can show you where to go to receive your services.”

Imani takes the proffered drinks and pushes at the swinging door with her hip, so very glad to be out of that room. She couldn’t believe the dirty words the lady said in the name of running this place. What in the name of Trinox was Kade even doing here?

Even without the directions, Imani sure could have found the right room. Music from fiddles and other stringed instruments pours down the stairs, along with the tinkling of coins hitting tabletops. Cigar s