Hunt for Justice by James R. Vernon

Author:James R. Vernon [Vernon, James R.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Three Moons Realm Publishing
Published: 2015-03-02T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

New Understandings

Temple Bounty - 35 Silver (Alive)

Orange Hound Bounty - 60 Silver (Alive)

"I still think this is a bad idea."

Ezzy rolled her eyes, even though Nolan was walking behind her. They had had this conversation the previous night and again this morning when they awoke. Now, as they came to the end of another day of walking, he wanted to bring it up again? The man could be so frustrating.

"And I still say it was the only thing we could do."

"Not the only thing..."

"It was the only acceptable thing to do. Nolan, please don't start. We've been walking all day across the grasslands, I'm tired, and I'm certainly not going to change my mind now."

"Fine, fine. But you are going to have to let her go at some point."

"I know."

Coming to a stop, she turned to look at their prisoner. Shayua was draped over Paz's shoulder, her hands tied behind her back and her ankles bound. The cold, calculating look the bounty hunter was directing towards her though sent a chill down her spine. The woman hadn't said a single word the entire day. That stare was more than enough to express her feelings.

"I don't know what she'll do if we let her go."

"She'll probably take you over her knee and--"

"Me? You're the one that smacked her in the back of the head with your staff. I would think if she was mad at anyone, it would be you for blindsiding her."

"I'm not the one she's been shooting daggers at with her eyes."

"I know."

"And I'm not the one that's kept her tossed over Paz's back all day. I'm sure the jostling around hasn't been the most enjoyable traveling experience. Especially all bound up."

"I know, I know!"

With a thought, she had Paz drop their packs, then take Shayua in both hands and place her on her feet. Ezzy had her Vilathos keep a solid grip on the woman. Who knew what the trained bounty hunter could do, even properly tied up. By the gods, Ezzy hoped they had properly tied her up. Well, she would keep her distance and try to reason with the woman.

"Nolan, why don't you start setting up camp while I have a friendly conversation with our new traveling companion."

"Ok, but I'll be right here when she gets free and starts tossing you around."

Ignoring his comment, Ezzy walked up to the woman, keeping out of easy reach just in case Shayua somehow got free. Nolan was right, they had to work things out. Better now than later.

"Ok, it's getting late and I'm sure you don't want to sleep wrapped around my Vilathos's shoulders. Can we come to some kind of understanding?"

Shayua continued to stare at her for quite some time, then finally looked away. "Yes."

Well, that was a good sign.

"I want to let you go, but I can't have you turning around and knocking Nolan and me senseless."

"That is not my plan."

"Well, would you be so kind as to let me know what you're planning?"

"No."

Throwing her hands in the air, Ezzy began to pace in front of the woman.

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