Chapter 54: Petal Court.

A sprawling ancient-style complex rose ahead, crowds milling as far as one could see from the outer walkways. The first floor was a restaurant, packed and buzzing. People of all ages ate in an orderly rhythm despite the noise. Led by a server, they found an empty table and sat. Bowen Davidson was still apologizing to Dante Easton. Dante didn't dwell on it. He circulated his true energy, focused it in his ears, and sifted through the din, hoping to catch something useful. No one mentioned ancient...