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"I did," she shot back. Tomahawk had tried to live as a coyote, but everything had been out of place. When they had attempted to give her children the year past, she hadn't been able to go through with it. Now, she had a reason to. Now, she would have precious gifts for her Khal, and he would shower her with praise. What did he want, anyway? He said again and again that he wanted nothing, and yet he would not leave her alone. What was he trying to convince her of?