Chapter 37: Rogues Part 3

"Hello, hello to all of you," he rubs his hands together and nods at his Clansmen with a shameful grin. "I haven't been around recently and I should have. For that..." he shrugs, slow to admit his fault, "I'm sorry. We've got some additional company," he gestures to Sampson, Vix and Clark, then to me and Pratt, "and yes, Pratt is here and not out with the other Scouts. That will be addressed soon, but first," he moves around the circle, locking eyes with everyone as he passes, his hands raised, "as sworn Rogues, I know everything revealed tonight will stay here," he points a finger to the ground, no longer asking. "It will not leave this compound."

Chief shifts his weight, his feathered earring swinging. He casts me a quick glance, returning focus to Reid.