the-providence-of-fire

This is what we are for, Alin,_ the older guardsman said, turning to his companion. Adare had never heard anyone use Birch__ first name. She hadn__ even known it herself. __ur lives for hers. If she refuses this, there__ no saying what the zealots will do to her.___here__ no saying what the zealots will do if she agrees,_ Birch pointed out. __e can__ save her if we__e dead.___hat is a risk that the princess will have to assess for herself. Our duty is to serve.___ thought service meant fighting,_ Birch protested, but the anger had gone out of him. Resignation thinned his voice.__ometimes, Alin,_ Fulton replied, nodding. __nd sometimes it means dying.