“You know they will put her through the wringer,” Murdock flashed to his wife. “They are going to make her life hell until she gives up all information.”
“Yes, probably so,” Mei Lee responded. “Is there anything that can be done to minimize the damage?”
“Unknown. I could consult Beron and get his take on the situation,” Murdock offered.
“Look at her. She is scared about what is coming when she returns,” Mei Lee said. “If we could, I’d keep her.”
“I know you would,” Murdock responded. “You’d do it, though, to spare her the trials that are coming. That would not be any benefit to her. She needs to know her own limits for herself.”
“I know you’re right, but it’s hard to let her go through it all.”
Murdock had gotten up, gathered his supplies for arrow making, and went out on the deck by
