“Eoghan,” Dolan said, “we need the help. Some of the men won’t make it back to their families without –”
“Not from them,” Eoghan said. “Any help from them will turn to poison.”
Ciaran flinched at his father’s words. “I’m sure the healers will –”
“No,” Brenna said, coming to stand beside Ciaran. “We won’t help you if you don’t want it.”
“But Brenna,” Ciaran began.
She shook her head. “Their disbelief and anger will make healing difficult. It’s not worth the trouble when our own people are more effective fighters.”
“The battle is done,” Ciaran said.
“But the war is not.”
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