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Hasar hummed, all traces of taunting gone.
“Morath placed itself foolishly in their greed
to sack the city. They didn’t estimate being
trampled by the Darghan, or picked apart by
the rukhin.”
Aelin glanced sidelong to Rowan. Found
him already staring at her.
We’ll convince them to go to Terrasen, her
mate said silently.
Chaol leaned forward, back quivering a bit,
and ran a finger over the lake’s western shore.
“This section of the lake, unfortunately, is
shallow a hundred yards from the shore. The
army might be able to wade out there, draw us
into the water.”
“A few hours in that water,” Yrene
countered, mouth a tight line, “would kill
them. The hypothermia would set in quickly.
Maybe within minutes, depending on the
wind.”