Will you fight by my side? Will you bear the colours of our people? Will you lead the armies of Valtara on the ground as we retake our homeland?” Dayne’s throat went dry, and his pulse slowed to a hammering beat, thumping his blood through his veins. Lead the armies of Valtara? That was an honour he did not deserve. But it was not one he would turn away now his sister had asked it of him. “I…” He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. “What about the others? The council?” “I will deal with them. What say you?” “I will stand by your side until my lungs take their last breath and my heart
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by blade and by blood am I yours -- great moment
