Chapter 25Uri stared at the scene before him, listening to his H"San explaining what had happened. He quickly snapped an order, waiting until his men had dragged the attacker away for disintegration before speaking to Casina, who still sat on the floor with her arms wrapped about her knees.
"Casina?"
Her loud sobs had receded, but she cried quietly now. Apparently, she was too embarrassed by what had happened to even look at him. So he squatted beside her and put a comforting hand to her cheek.
"Casina. Look at me."
Slowly, she raised her head and wiped her eyes with the palm of her hand. She lifted her gaze to his, then surprised him by uncurling her form to collapse into his arms, where she started crying all over again. He stood up, bringing her to her feet, as his arms came around
