Inside the cage, Thornak let out a slow breath. Lara glanced at him and gave a quiet giggle. He shot her a warning look, then softened, pulling her close and kissing her deeply.
Nerida rolled her eyes and Kaelith let out a low chuckle, shaking his head.
Thessa turned away with a whistle, tugging Marla with her. "Come on."
"What?" Marla protested. "I didn't do anything."
Thornak turned towards Ninzu and spoke under his breath. "Do you have another plan?"
Ninzu shrugged, clearly out of ideas. She glanced at Serenya.
Serenya gave a small, dry smile and stepped forward to face the Ogre King.
"You were warned about us," she said calmly. "But whoever spoke to you did not tell the truth."
The Ogre King snorted. "Man say you lie," he said. "Say you promise shiny things, then take shiny things."
One ogre nodded so hard his helmet rattled. "He say witches and wolf king trick us."
Another ogre chimed in, "And steal treasure."
Serenya blinked once. "We do not steal."
