Nazeem finds spy

  The face inside the whirlwind scowled. Cole would have sworn those blazing eyes glared right at him. What is this? A spy in our midst? His power is obscured by skillful shapecraft, but he is not one of us. A sheep in wolf’s clothing. Tonight is not for the uninitiated. Speak your name, boy.

  Frozen with fear, Cole stared back at Nazeem’s brilliant eyes. The robed figures around him twisted and turned, trying to identify the imposter. For the moment, only Cole had no doubt who Nazeem meant.

  His options were limited. There was no running away. Enforcers guarded the top of the stairway, and at least a dozen robed figures stood between himself and the exit. His cover was blown. He was caught. What would they do with him? This was a nightmare.

  Your silence is unbecoming, Nazeem roared. I hereby revoke your token. Who will apprehend—

  The carved rose in Cole’s hand shattered, and he could no longer hear Nazeem.

Chapter 27