Succession

Dealing with meeting your soul mate and a complete understanding of the power at your disposal is a pretty busy day. Ariadne was overwhelmed by it all. Between her brother being an ass, and her father determined to haggle over livestock with her intended, she was just done with all of it. Plus, it was her best friend, Langi's fault for cursing good behavior upon her head.

Giullis Shahice was all too ready to attend a trade mission to the Demonworld. His world, Faerie needed trade more than anything, except children. Since everyone seemed to think he should be king, he was going to act in that role just long enough to get some deals made, then retreat to his cottage.

She saw him in a crowded room. He saw her across that crowded room, as well. Thanks to family interference so many days lapsed before they actually met and happily accepted their fates.