Fairy-Struck
Tiernan must have seen the panic in my eyes because he increased the pressure on my hand and gave it a lingering kiss before he said, "I vow fealty to the Twilight Star, daughter of my king, heir to the Twilight throne, and Extinguisher of those who would stand against us."
Applause came from the fairies behind him, and I gave him a grateful smile. Although, the others didn't realize it, Tiernan had just secretly told me that I was still a Sloane; still the woman I was raised to be. I may have just been crowned the Twilight Princess, but I was an extinguisher long before I had ever set foot in Fairy, and I would be one until my own light went out forever.