Calliope's POV
It's been about a week and a half since I married Nick and saved Iain from certain death. Things in the kingdom have wound down enough that Nick and I can finally go on our honeymoon.
My mother is coming with us to help us care for Penelope. We are going to a palace my grandfather built that sits on a cliff overlooking the sea. Lord Henry told us the sea's water is a dark violet color, and it's full of all sorts of creatures like mermaids and krakens.
"Are you ready to go?" Nick asked me as I was gathering our luggage. He held me from behind and kissed my neck. I melted into his arms. "Do we need so much luggage? I intend to keep you mostly nude and underneath me."
I elbowed him. "Most of it is for Penelope."
He spun me around and looked me in the eyes. His
