Cyprus stood before Sadihra, his hand on her cheek, his expression a mixture of grief and joy.

Katelina had to strain to catch his words. "If I'd known, I - I fought for you, for your memory, because he let you die and he didn't care. You deserved better and I - I only wanted-"

"I know," Sadihra said. "Now lower your weapon, call them off. Leave Malick. End this before it's too late and your misplaced grief helps destroy the world."

Wolfe charged and Sadihra ...