Chapter Thirty Five

    When Lainey stopped at the alcove and looked expectantly at Dakari, she could tell by the look on his face that he had no clue what was going on.  She hadn’t noticed before but the alcove was at her level.  Anyone over nine years old would probably not see it.  She shimmied in,  and beckoned for him to follow.  He looked quizzically at her, his apprehension evident.  From the end of the hallway came a shuffle of feet.  Probably just a maid, but even a maid could point fingers.

  Dakari lowered himself and tried to squeeze in.  The shuffling became louder and any minute someone would be upon them.  He was in up to his knees when the footsteps stopped. He imagined himself shrinking down and opened himself to the possibility.  He didn’t think he had enough strength left in him