Wolfe glared at Katelina, then turned back to Shinobu and picked up an existing conversation. "I'm here by order of the Kugsankal to apprehend Jorick and his companions."

Katelina covered her mouth with her hands and looked to Jorick, but he remained as impassive as Wolfe. The clan leader seemed to be deliberating and, in the ensuing silence, Maeko slid next to her and whispered, "They just got here."

"He won't really hand us over, will he?" Katelina asked. And if he ...