She looks down at their hands, a sad smile forming over her lips.
"There is..once catch, I'm afraid. I have to place a non-detection spell on you. Any man who has ever been with me, my mother usually disapproves and either sends someone to assassinate them or they are executed in front of me."
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A night of simple warmth, of slow music and candlelight? Gods, how rare it is for anyone to speak so plainly of wanting something gentle."
Valerian rose to his feet shaking with the effort as he gently took hold of her hand in his.
"It would be my greatest honor my dear."
