“What’s he doing?” “He is asking for you to place your print upon his réidi,” Saiza rasps, her voice hitched with awe. “He is saying that he respects you above himself and, most importantly, above his honor.” My heart stills, eyes widen. “I—” I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve that. “That doesn’t make any sense.” “He is announcing you as his roskr. His greater. Should you accept this honor, his title will be passed to you should he fall this dae.” Should he fall— A strange piercing pain lances through my chest like a dagger plunged deep. “Wh—” My voice cracks, and I look at Saiza, a
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