Page 198 of Rebel Witch

So now, instead of wedding bands, they wore wedding scars.

“You have to start somewhere,” he said. “Andthisis where we’re starting.”

Winding his fingers through hers, Gideon tugged her from the casting room. She resisted a little, but eventually gave in, letting him pull her to the staircase leading down to the ballroom. Where their guests waited.

Rune paused at the top of the stairs. The chandelier winked overhead. Her pulse stumbled as more and more people turned to look up at the Crimson Moth and her army commander.

She glanced wistfully back in the direction of her casting room and the open window.

Noticing, Gideon leaned in and whispered against her cheek, “How about this: when these aristos are gone, you and I will reconvene.Naked.In the sea. Deal?”

Rune bit down on her smile. “Deal.”

Gideon tucked her arm through his as they faced their friends.

“It’s time to make a new world, Rune. Are you ready?”