We arrived in Mirewood about a full day before the night of the wedding and everybody knew we traveled with a human well before we even made it into the town. Many people looked on with suspicion, assuming Corinth to be the human duke I married. Akisma rode close to her prize and Corinth mumbled, “Maybe I should have remained home.”

“You're under the Blood Duchess’ protection, you’ll be fine,” Akisma replied.

“Is he?” I asked and smirked to show my ...