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He found she spoke in circles not uncommon of the courtly kind, but his soldier’s mind demanded directness and he indicated so with a grunt.
“Speak now of your intent,” jodai gruffed, eyes hard. “Do you enjoy these court games? Or is it the wealth you chase? Status. Luxuries. A mate and a heavy womb.”
She was young, and a young woman must want for many things.
“Speak now of your intent,” jodai gruffed, eyes hard. “Do you enjoy these court games? Or is it the wealth you chase? Status. Luxuries. A mate and a heavy womb.”
She was young, and a young woman must want for many things.