Midnight Crown
“So you stand together, then? That’s your line in the sand?”
Domenik finally reached out, his hand settling at Eirwen’s shoulder—heavy, grounding, utterly possessive. Not comfort. Not protection. Claim. “No one gets to command her. Not you. Not anyone. She stands with me by choice, and that’s the last line you’ll ever need to see.”
Widow’s mask slipped, just a little, something like jealousy or resentment flashing in her eyes. “The city doesn’t forgive women who stand too tall, or men who let them.”