The Knight's Claimed Bride
His polished ceremonial uniform was black velvet edged with silver; the crest of the Knight Command gleamed on the clasp at his shoulder.
His eyes found mine instantly, steady and unreadable, and the air between us seemed to tighten.
When the Queen rose, the murmurs died.
“Rebecca Rosewyn,” She said, her voice carrying with practiced ease, “you stand before the Crown in acceptance of a bond that will unite you with the Knight Commander. This is not merely a union of two souls, but an accord between your craft and the throne’s will.”
My palms were damp. Somewhere behind me, Maddie gave a subtle nod, as if to remind me I could still breathe.
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