~ JAYAH ~
Jayah was immediately humbled, and filled with guilt that she hadn't been utterly clear on her role in freeing Zev.
She wondered if Elreth would still have said those wonderful things if she knew?
But, as if he sensed her temptation to offer the information, Skhal took one step forward and drew Elreth's attention to him. As he offered gruff, but genuine gratitude and assurance to Elreth that he would pass on everything she'd said, he spoke to Jayah through the bond.
'Is this for my benefit? Is this a ruse? Is she offering so much because she's trying to lower our defenses?'