“You did not see her people, or spend weeks with her on the road,” Ahmann said. “The Northerners are strong, Inevera. If the cost of securing their alliance is that there be a single woman in all the world who need not bow to you, is that too high a price?” “Is it for you?” Inevera asked. “The Warded Man, the one the Northerners call Deliverer, is the key to Sharak Sun, Ahmann. Even a blind fool can see it! And your precious Leesha Paper is protecting him, keeping him safe to put a spear in your back.” Ahmann’s face darkened and Inevera feared she had pushed him too far, but he did not lash at
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