Chapter 25 The Tavern On Mistveil Lane

But her aunt's mother had refused.

First, she had said, "How can a woman survive in this world without a husband by her side?"

Then she added, "Your Thorne family does nothing but train for war. Today, one of your sons dies in battle, tomorrow another. What happens when you're all dead? Who will provide for my daughter then?"

At the time, her words had been vicious. But in hindsight, they turned o