Nox
“Even if it means watching her marry another man?”
I watched the matriarch carefully as she studied me in turn. I sensed no ill intent from her tone or visage; her question was not borne of malice, but of concern and a little sadness.
Like someone who knows what it is to lose a loved one.
“Yes,” I declared, hoping I sounded more confident than I felt. “But only if Yesenia decided to do that of her own free will. I don’t like that the burden of a covenant you made has fallen on her shoulders, but only she can decide if she’ll carry it or let go. No matter what she chooses, I’ll support her.”
Guadalupe stuck her chin out. “Just so you know, you can’t be announced as a member of the Xirau Coven until my daughter accepts you as her divine partner. As such, you are still not allowed in
