Shae’s face was growing hot. “I’m sorry. It was an emergency. I rely on your husband to do important work for No Peak; there’s no one more trustworthy or dependable. I needed him. I still do.” “I needed him more,” Kiya shot back. “I’m not a Green Bone like you, yet I’ve been forced to give four years of my life for the clan, years that I’ll never get back.” She got to her feet and turned to leave. “Kiya.” Shae despised the sound of her own voice. “Is there anything you need? Anything I can do for you?” Woon’s wife paused and turned back around slowly, as if the question surprised her. “Kaul
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