The baron watched her and smiled as her eyes grew wide and she tried to deny his claim.<br/><br/>"Then what power could it be that turned aside your Lady's wrath from Brom and seals you from her love even now?  If she has not yet turned her eye from you than what other power would be strong enough to defy her will and allow one of her chosen to be abused and raped so cruelly?  Surely you do not think your lady would allow this if she could prevent it... so tell me if not from Malikai than where would we find the power to act against a Goddess with such impunity?"