looked like he wanted to eat her, but he was obviously impressed with
her as well. He looked at Cian who was openly gaping at his bride.
“Have the Seelies finally found a decent queen?”
Cian walked forward and took her hand once more. “Remember
that she is the Queen.”
The goblin scratched his belly and gestured around the forest. “I
don’t think she’s the queen of much yet, sidhe.”
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“She is my wife and my brother’s wife.” Cian seemed much surer
now. “That is all that matters. Beckett Finn might have lost his throne,
but he did not lose his sword. Remember that, unless you want to feel
it in your back when he avenges her.”
Meg smiled fiercely. She walked up to the goblin. “Beck won’t
need to avenge me, Ci. Goblin Boy and I have an understanding.
Don’t we?”
The goblin bowed, but only slightly. “Yes, Your Highness. I have
come to realize you are insane and a little vicious, and you can handle
your liquor. I respect that. Come, the chief will be interested in
meeting you.”
Cian’s hand tightened around hers. He leaned over to whisper in
her ear. “He is right about the insane part, my lover. I hope goblins
like cookies, or you might find yourself being eaten as a snack.”
She grinned and leaned back to her nervous hubby. It was time to
give him a reason to believe they would live. “Ci, I’m saying yes
tonight.”
Cian gave her a short, hard kiss and then pulled her along to
follow the goblin. “Let’s get this over with, then. Tonight starts early
today, my lover, and I promise I’m the only thing eating you this
day.” The goblin was looking back at them. Cian’s face became