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Slowly Big Milk straightened one foreleg, then the other Evvy squeaked, then bit her lower lip to keep froain She yelped Her lip was one of the injuries fronored both noises She set off briskly along the shore of the lake, headed deeper into the cave

THE TEMPLE OF THE TIGERS

THE CONFLUENCE OF THE TOM SHO AND SNOW SERPENT RIVERS

It was clear that Soudao half mad before all of the western troops had packed up and ridden north

"We’ve been through this before," Parahan told her, an arm around her shoulders He and Briar had taken her up onto the roof before the westerners could hear herWell, perhaps the teoes on, they’ll understand the i to pack at dawn"

Souda gnawed a thumbnail and swore to herself in Banpuri

"Our people are all ready to ride," Briar said in consolation He stared toward the distant river, hoping for the slightest hint that Rosethorn was co theood it will do us!" Souda replied, her husky voice a soft growl "Who drew the short strae left last, anyway?"

"You," Parahan said

"You may as well tell our people to unsaddle their mounts and run some weapons practice," Souda told her twin

"Already did," he replied

Then Briar felt it, the lightest touch of green He inhaled and forgot to breathe out, waiting There it was again Suddenly his chest hitched and he began to hack, unable to catch his breath Parahan shoved a flask of tea into his hands Briar gulped half of it down When he could breathe properly again, he stretched his power as far as it would go That touch was a little stronger It connected to his ic; he knew it like his own

"I think you’ll be happy we’re last," he said casually