Lion Head Mesa it’s time to hand it over

what a gruesome custom. qiao's lip curled. men and their selfishness knew no bounds - but she knew that already, didn't she?

you care a great deal for this girl. qiao remarked while they waited for sayf to return. it puts you in jeopardy. it was not in qiao's interest to hurt the doctor, but she spoke of things in qiao's company that would see her end if the pharaoh knew. if you do not wish the girl to die, hide your care. make your moves silently.

that was all qiao would speak of treason, but her eyes flashed. did tavina understand that women must play their cards close to their chest?

sayf would return soon with qiao's prized paste. it had cost her -- and leshen -- much to make.