“Is she here right now?” I question after a while. Cignette brings her eyes to me again. “What?” “Is she here right now?” I repeat. “And you already know not to bullshit me, so don’t even try.” Cignette lets go of a sharp breath. “Yes,” she spits. “Yes, she is. But you can’t do shit to her, Dorran. You absolutely cannot.” “And why’s that?” I ask. “She’s just as feasible as anyone else.” “Is she?” Cignette’s gaze darkens. “With dozens of highly-trained guards at her command, does she really seem feasible to you?” “I can take ‘em.” “And risk your life in the process?” “Yes,” I answer easily.
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