Chapter 26

• Morvienne's back was pressed lightly against the cold wall of the secluded passageway, her heart beating loudly as she tried to calm down and stop panicking, while the person still kept his hand over her mouth to make sure she wouldn't scream.
• "Okay," he said quietly, his voice low. "I will let go of you now. But promise me you won't shout. Nod if you understand."
• Morvienne swallowed hard and nodded quickly, almost too fast, and only then did he slowly lower his hand.