'You forget that if this does not work and you lose this battle, my people will be banished from these lands for all eternity.' she stated. 'Why should I risk the future of my clan, maybe even my children, for some amount of power and men when my clan is already prosperous?' she stated.

'No, when we get outside.' she stated.

Zayne panted and tried to regain her balance, but almost tumbled over.