Lessons in Fire

When Raj and Safiya return home, they tell us they found the arena. Safiya is pacing in the way only a predatory feline can. Back and forth, back and forth.

“Safiya, please have a seat.” Her nervous energy is making me nervous.

“Rajar, we can’t just leave them in there for another week,” Safiya says.

“We have to. You didn’t see the locks.” He turns to me. “They made preparations for another attack