“Sorry, my king.” She stepped back, hiding the knife in her skirt, but I watched as Rowan tracked her movements. “I just wanted to help you.”
He nodded once and then staggered back to his seat. “Well then. Let’s get this show on the road.” He clapped really loudly, almost as if he were drunk, making Vince grin again.
Shannon turned back to Brandon with a smile. She stepped up next to him. “Are you ready?”
Brandon’s eyes flicked to Vince, and then Garith stood. I watched him pale, and then he worked a smile onto his face. “Of course I am. I love you.” He leaned in and kissed her. “Let’s get mated.”
He took her hand, and together they turned to the priestess. She waved them closer and smiled. “Come closer. The moon is already in the sky, and the goddess herself is staring down on us.” Sh
