Redsand Canyon briefing

He immediately relented to her logic, which riddled Towhee with guilt and relief in equal measure. He offered up some alternative plans and she watched his lips moving carefully. When he finished, she didn’t reply right away, taking a moment to read his eyes and facial expression.

You should go after whichever rank you really want, she told him, speaking slowly, even if it requires the tour in Akashingo. I just recommend waiting a bit longer, until the kids are a bit older. She paused. Which is unfair, by the way. I’ve spoken about this very thing with the Imperator. Maybe that stipulation flew before this pack was full of married couples with children. Now it’s just asinine.

She drew in a breath, aware she was speaking a bit too freely. But Maxim was her partner, so she knew he wouldn’t judge or mind. In fact, he hopefully appreciated her candor, even if it put a bit of a damper on his plans.

For the record, I think you’d be great at any role you chose. And you definitely deserve the esteem. If Elitus is what speaks to you, we’ll figure it out. She paused to take a deep breath. Just don’t bang any of their slaves or I will castrate and divorce you, not necessarily in that order.