Book 3: Chapter 14

*Mature*

Tessa

“I thank you all for coming, but it is nearly dawn. I must retire.” I said with a curtsy.

“Go see your husband. I know by now he should be awake.” Said Lord Gorvan. He hugged me as if I were his child. “I have lost quite a few children. Some were weak, others culled by the Order, but nothing is as joyous as gaining a child.”

“Aye.” I blushed. He petted my head and let go….

I nearly