“And Sarahi?” she asked.

“That fearless woman is long back on her feet after her great loss.” Atulya smiled. “It’s rare indeed to encounter a couple who are the best of spiritual friends. You will be meeting Sarahi again, Ishvari, and this time you two wonderful women will be free to forge a strong friendship.”

If the sage knew of her disappointment at being denied friendship with Sarahi, did he also know of her wicked seduction of Pundalik? “And Inanna?” she asked, trying not to blush.

“Ah, the fantastic Inanna,” Atulya murmured, his eyes twinkling as if he had read her stream of thoughts. “Takshak actually threw her into prison after you escaped…apparently Alatu had c...

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