Chapter 20

"I suppose that would work better if I was flying. It would give me enough reach that I wouldn't need to expose myself to attack."

"Okay, then we're all set except for one thing."

"What's that?"

"About a dozen men left to find the kidnappers a few hours ago, and they had horses," she said.

"And we don't," said Seth. "Any ideas?"

Ale looked at him, and then shifted her gaze to look just behind him. He looked back and saw his wing claw peeking up over his shoulder.

Her face took on a mischievous smile. "I do have one."

"No way." Seth shook his head.

"It's the only way we'll beat them there," she urged. "They have horses and a hea