Chapter 40
Thorne and I were, indeed, married in the great hall of Castle Raine. Despite the fact I’d anticipated a small ceremony, we ended up with nearly two dozen people attending. Kian and Neeve were there, of course, and the king and Mama, who was carefully installed in a cushioned chair. The Nightshade Lord had to be included, as Thorne’s liege, though I was relieved he didn’t insist on presiding over any runes of binding.
The nobles of Fiorland couldn’t be left out either, and I certainly wanted my friends from the castle to be there, foremost among them Sorche and Miss Groves. Master Fawkes was happy to provide the music, and Mistress Ainya made us sweetly scented sachets to carry, filled with herbs for health and happiness.
I wore my crown, with a scarf covering the red stubble
