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Lets go so my reverie, Sieh pulled h it into the dead space beyond

After a few chahed, opened his e I carry is from Relad He wants to see you

Why?

I dont know But I dont think you should go

I frowned Why not?

Think, Yeine You arent the only one facing death to shell do is kill her baby brother, and he knows it What if he decides that killing youright now, before the ceremonyis the best way to earn himself a few extra days of life? It would be futile, of course; Dekartas seen whats happened with Darr Hell just designate someone else the sacrifice, and tell that person to choose Scimina But desperateelse did not Relad ordered you to bring e?

No, he asked And he asks to see you He said, If you see her, remind her that I am not my sister; I have never done her harm I know she listens to you Sieh scowled Remind herthat was the only part he commanded He kno to speak to us He left me the choice deliberately

I stopped walking Sieh got a few paces ahead before he noticed, and turned to me with a puzzled look And why did you choose to tell me? I asked

A shadow of unease passed over his face; he lowered his eyes Its true that I shouldnt have, he said slowly Kurue wouldnt have allowed it, if shed known But what Kurue doesnt know A faint smile crossed Siehs face Well, it can hurt her, but well just have to hope that doesnt happen

I foldedHe still hadnt answered my question, and he knew it

Sieh looked annoyed Youre no fun anymore

Sieh

Fine, fine He slid his hands into his pockets and shrugged with total nonchalance, but his voice was serious You agreed to help us, thats all That ; we shouldnt hide things fro it to Kurue Or Nahadoth or Zhakkarn, while youre at it He paused, then sh it seems Nahadoth has his own secrets to hide with you

My cheeks grew hot It was my decision I blurted the words, irrationally coht him by surprise, and

Yeine, please Youre not about to try and telllike that, are you?