Jessamyn couldn't shake the exhilarating sensation of being revered as they made their way back from the hidden valley. The respect she felt from those people—giants, warriors, and half-giants alike—was unlike anything she had experienced before.
It wasn't the superficial courtesies of court or the obligatory bows from servants; it was a deep, genuine reverence. And Jerrick had given her that, showing her a side of himself and his world she never knew existed.
She felt the warmth of his presence, a silent assurance that she was cherished and powerful in her own right, not just as his wife, but as a woman who now commanded respect in a place where strength reigned supreme.
"William said the seer is lingering and waiting for you in the forest," Jerrick's voice broke through her thoughts.
