Ashlynn resisted the reflex to smile when she heard the frustration in Liam's voice as he spoke about the Church and the lack of support he'd received from their miracle workers. It wasn't fair to compare the sorcerers of the Church to the capabilities of a witch, but Liam wasn't in any position to understand the subtleties of what made the comparison so unfair.
What was important about Liam's reaction, and the part that brought a smile to her lips, was the genuine feeling she heard from him when he spoke about needing supplies to care for his men, combined with the pressure the Church placed on him for ever-growing 'donations' in order to support the Dunn's expansion efforts.
