Lilia POV

“Yes, of course, you’ll organize the feast,” Azandra said, with more dignity than Lilia expected. “That is part of … part of your role, after all.”

The guards took Monk out of the room, thank Brigid. The council, meanwhile, descended in two wings from the dais to come and congratulate Dane and Lilia, and also to encourage them at such a difficult time. For such a serious occasion, it seemed as though most of them were eager for battle. Well, ...