Olwyna beamed like the sun as Lady Ashlynn, no, Empress Ashlynn, called on her husband to serve as an example to others.
She'd cycled through every emotion imaginable in the weeks since Carwyn lost his duel against Barsali and was taken prisoner by her Dominion's forces. Since then, her husband had not only returned to her, he'd become a trusted member of Empress Ashlynn's retinue.
But most importantly, by pledging his loyalty to Dame Sybyll and Empress Ashlynn when he did, he'd been able to receive the support of the Willow Witch to ensure that their babes were born safely.
As far as Olwyna was concerned, she had married the perfect man, and if he did nothing else for the rest of his life beyond caring for her and their children in their small frontier village, she would count herself as the most fortunate woman alive. But it seemed that Empress Ashlynn had more in store for her husband, and she leaned forward eagerly, waiting to hear what it was.
