While Oldwin explained to the gathered Rhiagains what they could expect, Ravenna chanced a look up at the tiny windows of the sky dungeon. She thought she saw Esmerelda’s face peering down, but it was too far to know whether her sister was there, or if it was only her heart summoning more courage.
“One by one, each of you will take your place. You will lie with Lady Ravenna, the future wife of your great king, not stopping until your seed has spent itself. King Eoghan will take his place last of all. He will climb these steps and claim his bride. I cannot predict the outcome of this day, and which man will light the future queen’s womb. But I have the greatest faith that King Eoghan will emerge victorious, and today will be the day the Guardians at last grant him an heir!”
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