Shadow of Night (All Souls Trilogy, #2)

by Deborah Harkness

Matthew took Jack by the shoulders and crouched down so that their eyes met. “Do you know what they would have done if they’d caught you?” My husband looked as fearful as the child did. Jack nodded. “And seeing a unicorn was worth being beaten?” “I’ve been beaten before. But I’ve never seen a magical beast. Except for the lion in the emperor’s menagerie. And Mistress Roydon’s dragon.” Jack looked horrified and clapped his hand over his mouth.