Chapter 5

Gilin entered through Hut’s family’s front door. He made his way quietly through the warm entryway, coals still glowing in the fireplace, and to the corridor leading to the room he sought. He was cautious traversing the passageway in the dark, not knowing it as intimately as his cousin. Opening the door slowly, he stepped into the room lit dimly by the candle. He closed the door softly and moved to the bedside.

    “Hut,” he whispered huskily. “Wake up. I need to talk to you.”

    Hut was asleep facing the wall. Gilin nudged his shoulder. “Wake up! We need to talk now.”

    Stirring, Hut turned and was surprised but pleased when he saw the intruder was his cousin and best friend. Gilin was from the M...

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