Valbore (Tasks of the Nakairi Book 1) by K.E. Young

Author:K.E. Young [Young, K.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-07-18T18:30:00+00:00

Sara: 32nd of Hunting, 3837

I had enjoyed my time with Palla. It was the first time since arriving in this world I'd been friendly with anyone without having to watch my back. The servants came closest, but their fear of reprisals kept relationships businesslike. The dragonlords had been the only men at court I didn't have to worry about. That still held true and would continue to be for quite some time. I couldn't see Kaio leaving Therys and I wouldn't leave without him. I needed him. Fortunately, I could see now that my fear of the dragonlords was baseless. This left me free to learn if we could be friends. I hoped so.

It was strange how swiftly I had come to rely on Kaio. I hadn't felt as if I could rely on anyone since my mother died. He had rescued me, sworn to keep me safe, and seemed to like me. He was giving me the new life I had so desperately wanted. I didn't like living in darkness and at last, I could see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. I trusted Kaio to teach me how to do more than merely survive.

The part that gave me pause was that as his wife, I knew Kaio would expect me to… well. Amy, Lara, and Stephanie had all talked about sex and all of them had enjoyed it, but I never had. I had to admit though, Kaio had made me wonder even before he started being nice to me. I just wasn't sure I could get past my memories of it. Kaio said he would be patient, but how long would he wait?

"What are weddings like here?" I dropped onto a sofa as my energy ebbed in the loss of Palla's buoying presence.

Kaio sat beside me and took my hand. "First we're introduced to the witnesses. Representatives of the families and clans present the lineages to prove there's no consanguinity. After that, we receive the blessings of the Goddess. Then there is the bonding, our oaths of dedication to each other, the chosen returns the promise bracelet and the couple exchange mating bracelets. Then the couple is welcomed into their respective new family and clan, and we receive the well wishes of the witnesses. Afterward, there's a festival with feasting, dancing, and gifts to the couple."

Overall, it didn't seem too different from a wedding at home. The details and the order were different, but the elements were familiar. "You exchange bracelets? My people exchange rings instead."

"The bracelets have designs to identify the family and clan so that all know who your alliances are. I doubt they would fit on a ring." His eyes lit with humor.

I felt a new burst of anxiety. "I have neither family nor clan for you to ally with."

Kaio's head shook in denial. "As Dragos' ward, you are a member of his family and clan by extension. Not much of a stretch as far as family alliances go since we're part of the same clan, but nothing to sneer at either.

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