Lion Head Mesa twenty-ninth

somehow the brutality had not changed the young queen. she remained as soft and kind as before, though senmut was well aware she had her own mind. toula's devotion to peace was sacred..

but at times peace must be shattered for a greater good. 

"she showed me her body, great one; i saw its maternal changes and yet these pups did not accompany her to akashingo."

his brightleaf eyes were solemn. "zharille said khaba took the lake and the cubs. she wants them returned."