Chapter 663
Katelina jerked upright. Before her foot hit the floor, Samael was gone, a shadow flying out the window.
"Jorick?" she asked with a note of panic. "He doesn't mean she's here now?"
Jorick swung out of bed and pulled his pants on. "I don't know. Stay here."
"Where are you going? The sun's coming up!"
"There are no windows in the corridor. I'll be right back. Stay here." He emphasized the final words as he unlocked the door and hurried out.
Katelina sat on the edge of the bed, one foot on the floor, blankets clutched to her chest. She strained her ears. Slowly, sounds filtered through. Cars moved outside. A horn honked. Birds sang. A breeze ruffled the palm trees. A door shut upstairs. Voices came like murmurs, words indecipherable. Footsteps on the carpet. Another door, this one closer.
Footfalls hurried to her door. After the click of the keycard, Jorick was inside. "I woke Oren and Brandle."
"The others?" she asked.