บท 112: One hundred and ten

 "Can you imagine how hard that must be to have your mate so close but for him to never totally want and accept you? That would be a hell like no other, wouldn't it?"

 Yes, it would. If a bond seemed to be taking too long to click into place, resentment and anger and depression would build—not a good combination. That combination would then make it more difficult for the bond to fully form. Sansa had seen it happen. But she wouldn't let it happen to her and James . "I guess I should make it clear to anyone who thinks of trying to interfere with the development of the bond that I won't stand for it."

 Amber gave a short laugh, regarding Sansa like she was ridiculous. "What is it you will do to these people? Other than cower and submit, I mean."

 Sansa smiled. "I'd warn them that they really don't want to find out the answer to that."