CHAPTER NINE Camouflage
CHAPTER NINE Camouflage
Jack and Annie stepped lightly through dead leaves and pushed aside feathery weeds that towered above them.
They carefully climbed over twigs, pebbles, and tangled roots.
They skirted around a deserted anthill as high as Jack's knees.
When they got to the edge of the cobra's clearing, Jack stopped.
He held up his hand and Annie nodded.
They peered between tall blades of grass.
The emerald rose glittered in the sunlight.
It looked as big as a s
