Book Two: Chapter 90

“That dick was your fiance?”

Her face reddened. “He didn’t recognize me. My father took his father’s place as Grand Stallion when he passed away. Now he wants me back so that he can solidify power prior to my own father’s passing and lead the Herd.”

“Tell him no.”

“Well, that’s where things get complicated.”

“They’re already complicated, Zel.”

“Yes, they are. I informed them that you had a claim to me that exceeded Orion’s. They... didn’t like hearing that.”

“A claim? Did you tell them we’re married or something?”

She blushed. “No. If I had said that, we would have both been executed. I told them I swore a debt to you to protect your home, which lies outside of this realm. I told them all about the Society and your battles with them and also about that time you saved me from the Mandragora.”

“Ah, yes. That time I saved your life.” He had no idea what lies she had told and wasn’t about to embellish details in front of her security detai