Chapter 36 Blood And Silver

• The ceremonial chalice passed from Aldric's lips to mine, the wine within tasting of herbs and ancient magic. As I drank, I felt the binding energies intensify, weaving themselves around us like invisible chains designed to hold my soul steady for the sacrifice to come.
• "By the power vested in me by both kingdoms and the old gods," the High Priest intoned, his voice growing stronger as magical forces gathered, "I pronounce you husband and wife. May your union bring —"
• The first crossbow bolt took him in the throat.