Bound (A Faery Story 1)

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