DAEMON'S POV

Penelope was occupied all day with her fittings for the event, while I fixed myself up with some border patrol duties with Lucas. We spent the rest of the day hunting with shot guns and spears until night fell.

The following morning, I was up before first light, preparing to attend the mighty call of the council. Isolde visited just as I was about to leave.

She stood by the door, observing me for a while before breaking her silence.

“It's quite early to travel to the ...