Greatwater Lake eighty-first

the summons, accepted. senmut dipped his head and looked toward mesen-ka. "stay with her often. you are needed to be present at all times, for the moment your wife has need of you."

emphasis on the bond. the lake-woman did not need to be dragged into another discourse about it, save she comprehended that from this moment forward, matrimony tied she and akashingo together.

he backed some lax steps, half-turning as his emerald eyes slid to the shadow-man standing in watch.