Eileifr nodded, and the guards that ringed the prisoners moved back and motioned for them to come forward. Katelina watched as they splashed out of the pool and formed a tightly packed group some feet away. She held her breath as she looked from one to the other. Micah stood at the front. Loren leaned against him, pale, withered, and barely conscious.

Torina stood behind Micah, soaked in blood. From her stance and expression Katelina guessed she was injured though where and ...