Chapter Nine
The sound of the doors opening cut short Orion’s discussion with Kapian and Coralus on how to handle Ashure. Orion turned and locked eyes with Jenny. Swallowing, he didn’t realize that he was holding his breath until Kapian slapped his shoulder, and he heard Coralus chuckle.
“Breathe, my friend,” Kapian said. “If you don’t, I’ll have to stand in for you.”
“Not in this lifetime,” Orion automatically retorted.
“I wonder if Dolph could find out if she has a sister or a distant cousin,” Kapian remarked.
Orion ignored Kapian and stepped forward. The ceremony would be short. He would ask Jenny once again if she would be his bride, his Queen, and stand by his side to help rule the Isle of the Sea Serpent. If she answered yes to each question, they would be bound together, and th
