Rolin awaits his champions

[Aelin]

"Oh, it's not too much to ask, my good man," the darkling commented rather dryly. "Nor is it too much to ask that a little courtesy be exercised when asking for help. Not once did I say I was against assisting. I simply find it offensive to be deemed a coward by someone who's yet to speak to me." She turned to stare rather flatly at the farmer for a moment. "Wouldn't you?"