"I see negotiations with Her Majesty are going well." Venner's chuckle made my temper bubble. I briefly considered something nasty, but shoved it away.

No time for pettiness. Not while I had my friends to save. Not to mention catching Ameline.

I turned my back on Venner, leaning against the clay wall, arms crossed over my chest as I drew some deep breaths to quiet my temper.

Can we find the others? I directed my question at Shaylee.

She didn't feel ...