Chapter 389
Fethillen landed the helicopter in a snowy field outside of the city. The engines stayed on and the rotors whirred overhead, even as she walked back to the cargo area. Katelina caught Jorick's eye, but he didn't comment.
"We wish to remain undetected, so we will part ways with you here," Fethillen shouted over the noise of the engines and rotors. "We have two hours until sunrise. That should be enough time for you to get to the Birlik. You have official titles. You can use these to seek accommodations and ask questions. Of course, you will not mention us."
It was an order, not a question, and Katelina expected Jorick to tell her to get bent. Instead he nodded.
Fethillen added, "If all goes well we will meet tomorrow night. If not, it is hard to say."
In other words there was a chance they might abandon them? Though Katelina wasn't fond of the Black Vigil, she didn't like the idea of being left behind.
Jorick nodded again and stood.