Mirrored Heavens (Between Earth and Sky #3)

by Rebecca Roanhorse

“Come tell me more about your poisons,” Iktan called. “And let us devise a plan to keep my future wife safe and returned back to me after she saves the world.” Naranpa startled. “Future wife?” “Yes. If I am going to stand aside and support this madness, I need something from you in return.” “Iktan, I—” “Marry me, Nara.” Xir voice was urgent, almost palpable with intensity. “Today. Before we go to the Graveyard. Kupshu can do it, or there must be some crusty local holy woman in the village who will be happy to hear our vows. I know it was forbidden for the priests of the tower to marry, but surely those rules no longer apply. And even if—” “Yes,” she said, cutting Iktan off. “Yes?” Xe grinned. It really was a perfect face. She nodded, and then Iktan was climbing over the table, knocking cups and bowls aside to pull Naranpa into xir arms and smother her with kisses. She laughed and held on, the whirlwind of xir affection making her giddy. “What’s going on?” Kupshu grumbled from the doorway. But Naranpa could hear a touch of sentiment in her tone. “We’re going on a suicide mission to trap a sorcerer in a magic realm and possibly fight the demon undead,” Iktan said around an unending stream of kisses that kept Naranpa laughing. “But first, we’re getting married.”