Chani moved up on Paul’s other side, said: “Do you wish me to leave, Muad’Dib?” He glanced at her. “Leave? You’ll never again leave my side.” “There’s nothing binding between us,” Chani said. Paul looked down at her for a silent moment, then: “Speak only truth with me, my Sihaya.” As she started to reply, he silenced her with a finger to her lips. “That which binds us cannot be loosed,” he said. “Now, watch these matters closely for I wish to see this room later through your wisdom.”
