“He said it was because Aarkein Devaed wanted you alive,” said Scyner. “You’ve been marked by him, and none of his creatures can touch you.” He stared at her for a long moment. “I wonder why that is.” Asha felt the blood drain from her face. It couldn’t be true, and yet…there was something about Scyner’s tone. An arrogance that said he wouldn’t bother telling her a lie.
