I chuckled. “I'd be happy to.”
We sauntered after the rulers of Tirne; following them into Tana's lavish tent. It was just as beautiful as ours; with silk rugs on the floor, real wooden furniture, and a brazier in the center to warm the chilly morning. We had been there for only one night, on short notice, and this was how we roughed it. I shook my head in amazement; fairies knew how to camp.
“Please sit.” Tana waved a hand toward the dining table laden with food. “Plates for the newlyweds, Albert.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.” A male brownie came forward and started filling plates for us as a female started to fill our glasses with juice and water.
These brownies were not the chocolaty treats but a type of fairy. They were a small race—about munchkin sized—with a demure demeanor and a penchant for cleanliness. They loved to be helpful, and so they made the perfect servants.
“Now, I've taken the liberty of having some contracts drawn up,” Tana passed the papers to Drostan.”
“I guess we don't get to see them,” Trenton whispered to me with a secret smile.
“I have your best interests at heart, Brother,” Tana said. “You know that you can trust me.”
“I'm just teasing, Tana.” Trenton smiled warmly at his sister. “You always have my complete trust.”
“I'm so happy for you.” She beamed back at him. “I have wished for you to find a woman to love for a very long time.”
“So have I, Tana,” Trenton said with a soft smile. “The Goddess has finally answered my prayers.”
“Your Majesty?”
I was so wrapped up in staring adoringly at my romantic husband that it took me a moment to realize that Albert was speaking to me. I gave a start and looked up at him in surprise.
“Is this everything that you wanted?” Albert showed me the plate he'd made for me.
I glanced at it and nodded. “Yes, I have everything I want. Thank you,” I said as I kept my eyes on Trenton.
Albert placed the plate before me and then moved on to the men.
“Are you happy,Your Majesty?” Conall asked me with a grin.
“That's going to take some getting used to.” I laughed. “The title, that is, not the happiness.”
“Sister, you are Queen of Unseelie and Princess of Seelie now,” Tana said. “You will be the darling of two kingdoms; you'd best get used to the adoration quickly.”
“But I won't be required to actually rule, right?” I frowned at Drostan. “You'll be handling that.”
“I will,” he assured me. “But there are duties for my wife. That's what Tana and I were just discussing. I may require more time than the others.”
“Oh,” I blinked in surprise and then glanced nervously at my other husbands.
“No,” Trenton stated firmly.
“No,” Conall added.
“Relax, gentlemen,” Tana chided. “We have a solution. Queen Riley will spend eight months of the year in Unseelie, but the two of you will accompany her for four of them. Trenton and Conall may split their time here as they see fit, and you can work out a schedule with King Drostan when you are in Unseelie.”
I looked at Trenton and Conall questioningly, and they nodded.
“That seems fair,” Trenton agreed. “Then you will have me here for eight months at a time, Tana. That should be enough for me to fulfill my duties as Prince.”
“Just as I thought.” Tana agreed. “The only thing left to decide upon is where this arrangement shall begin.”
“I've had Riley to myself for awhile now,” Drostan said generously. “You may start in Seelie.”
I looked at him in surprise.
