Being a scrub was undesirable and hard work, living in crowded conditions with no privacy and just being one of many. Undistinguishable.
Maria V. SnyderNo," I said. "I'm not safe, Belen. Who is going to tear Kerrick's arm off if he hits me again? Come on," I urged. "Stay with us".
Maria V. SnyderNo. I took this job in self-defense. Quain burns everything. Belen thinks jerky is all we need to survive. Flea's idea of a good meal is something that hasn't been in a garbage can first. And Kerrick poisoned us-' 'Not on purpose,' Kerrick said. 'The meat looked done.
Maria V. SnyderAnything else you want to tell me?โ I asked Valek as we stopped a few feet short of the castleโs south entrance. โDid Ari and Janco set me up for Nixโs attack? Do you have another test of loyalty for me up your sleeve? Maybe the next time, Iโll actually fail. A prospect that seems appealing!โ I pushed away Valekโs supporting arm. โWhen you warned me that you would test me from time to time, I thought you meant spiking my food. But it seems there is more than one way to poison a personโs heart, and it doesnโt even require a meal.
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