Why is she lying to me? I thought I wasn’t allowed to go anywhere without the Rajput. Where is she really taking me? “I’m not going anywhere until you tell me where my bodyguard is.” “By Zeus, you are a nuisance, Shahrzad al-Khayzuran!” Despina cried. “It’s good you know that. It will save you time. Now, answer my question.” “No.” “Answer me, you wretched Theban!” “No, you horse’s ass!”
