Lion Head Mesa save the queen of paradise if she ever stumbles by

rising.

ascension. was there a way to do it as a girl or woman within the palace without compromise? she had done it, but she had been grown when she came to akashingo. and nala would not be made to perform, for they were bonded. however, she doubted it had more to do with that than the fact that ramesses abjectly did not trust the sweet woman, nor would he want her in his bed.

he had become more discerning.

"if you do not wish to rise, then do not seek it. others have ambition they seek to put upon you. but not everyone wants to pay the price of rising." tavina smiled gently. "it is good to be content. it shows peace in the heart." and it would be better for nazli that way, to accept a life as fellahin.