“It is not something I am used to saying out loud,” Orka said. “It is the kind of thing that could put a thrall-collar around my neck, or see me swinging in a cage. It has been a secret long-guarded.” But Lif trusted me, followed me, and I have kept this secret from him. “I should have told you and Mord,” she shrugged. “You are right, you both deserved that.” Lif nodded. “We did,” he said. “In the tower, you said that this Drekr is stealing Tainted children.” He paused again, chewing over his words. “I did not know that, but of course it makes sense, now. So Breca is Tainted, too?” “Aye. Breca
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