The ship pitched up and down as it scaled waves three times as high as the vessel. Seo Jog Mo Seo Li was across another part of the Bred Hav from Dong Tochi and only the second settlement the Aventyrare were able to hold from the Chim Sung Saram.
"We are boxing ourselves into a corner," complained Luru.
Teke grabbed her glass as it slid along the table. "No one will follow us. The Kertenkele sympathized but only if we stayed within easy reach."
"I was speaking more of the Asistan Ti," Luru said with ears flattened.
"I'm counting on them following us."
Luru hissed.
"Our revenge has been a long time coming."
Mina slid into the cabin. Luru caught Mina as the ship lurched to one side and tossed Mina into her lap.
"How much farther? This sea trip is too long," Mina said not masking her distress.
Teke bared her small teeth in a smile and scooted closer until all three cuddled together. "Not long now. How are you?"
Mina turned her face away. Teke pulled closer to nip her ear. Mina swatted at her face and missed. "Not happy."
"Mina, how many times have we apologized. The Mikachiari cannot trust anyone. We had to leave. We had to give you the gift we've kept hidden all this time," Teke purred.
"Hmmm," Mina made a noncommittal tone. "We can trust Gumus. You should have brought him."
Teke and Luru both started stroking Mina's arms, shoulders, back. "You know he couldn't follow now. It's too dangerous," Teke said.
Mina broke their embrace and said on her way out, "You should have done it for me."
Luru turned to Teke and asked, "Do you feel bad about lying to her?"
Teke shook her head. "This is her fate. She had no future with the Kertenkele and now the Mikachiari have a future for the first time in many years."