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Ie was quiet for a ly torn I was pretty sure that everyone was holding their breath "I have a condition"

Okay, I could negotiate "What condition is that?"

"You give Ie in The Hollow Perreed to her condition, Luther’s vision could coh the bond, I felt Sa tiain"

While that was understandable, she truly had no idea what she was asking Of course I could explain Luther’s vision, but that would likely e demand to leave immediately – especially since she seemed to be so protective of her friend She was scared of so, and she looked ready to bolt any second

"It is your choice, Jared," said Antonio But it wasn’t really a choice at all There was no way I could turn Paige down I’d exhausted every other avenue – she was the only chance we had left to save Sa to the crowd "Harvey, I’ll need you to hold the guys into position while David and Salerant you refuge if you heal the four of thee hesitated, Antonio spoke "Jared would never back out of a vow"

After an encouraging look froe nodded "I’ll need soether "Ooh, can we use Collins?" She truly looked excited by the prospect Salem snickered

"Unfortunately, no," replied Antonio "I have prisoners that have been here for some time who can take on the taint"

"You haven’t executed thee asked him

Antonio’s smile was a little on the evil side "Why would I do that when it would make their punishment be over quickly?"

"Ah" There was a wealth of nervousness in that sound Paige cleared her throat "Do you have four prisoners?"

"One will not be enough?"

"When I pass on an injury, it’s three times worse In this case, it’ll mean the taint will be three tiets it He’ll have to be killed instantly"

"Well then, it is lucky I have four"

I could see that she wanted to ask just how ue