Jaguar's Shadow
"Then it's true. You are the Jaguar People."
A muscle ticked in Kai's jaw. "That's what outsiders call us. We are the Guardians of the Forest, protectors of secrets you couldn't begin to understand."
Isabel's mind whirled with questions, but she forced herself to focus. "Please," she said, her voice softening. "I know you have no reason to trust me, but my friend needs help. He'll die if we don't do something."
For a long moment, Kai said nothing. Then, with a sigh that seemed to come from the depths of his soul, he nodded. "Wait here," he said, turning towards the village.
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