we are also just needles in a haystack to the General’s men.” 

“Okay.” Bonumzi nodded.  “I can go with that.  But first prize is still going to be finding your son.”

Amanda smiled at their new friend, warmed by the depth of his kindness.  “Thank you.  Thank you both, so much!  You’re risking so much to help me, I could never repay you!”

“There’s no need…“ Drake started replying, but stopped talking mid-sentence, cocking his head to the side as if listening to something.

“What is it?” Amanda asked, lowering her voice in response to Drake’s strange reaction.

“I heard something.” Drake whispered, holding his hand up. 

“An animal?” Bonum...

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