Paks furrowed her brows, not daring to look away from Zarayne. Anger started to bubble in her veins and she clenched her fists. The woman took an interest in Paks because she’d played a roll in Jesi’s death.
‘No. . .she didn’t. She wasn’t the only one there that day. Mia’bloody’hala Sedai was there, and you know the reputation she has? She couldn’t stop the Darkfriend before she acted,’ Jesi appeared next to the Yellow.
‘You heard what she said!’
‘I heard what she said, but I also see the guilt she carries. . .guilt she shouldn’t carry. It was not her fault, and you should tell her as much.’
‘She just said it was her fault.’
Jesi tilted her head and arched a brow, ‘Really? You want someone to blame. Someone who’s close at hand given Ninya escaped, and she’s presented herself as a prime target.’
‘You heard her.’
‘Stubborn woman. We’ll talk when you cool down,’ Jesi answered, nearly rolling her eyes before she disappeared.
When Paks finally spoke, her tone was tight, and soft. . .just above a whisper, “I think I’d like to return to my room.” She looked to her feet, “I. . .I need some time.”