Between Ink and Shadows (Between Ink and Shadows, #1)

by Melissa Wright

“I don’t deserve you.” “No one does, love. It’s why I’m alone at five and twenty.”

Wesley straightened when Nim opened the door. Wearing a solemn expression, he made a grand bow. “A message for her ladyship, by order of the venerable seneschal of Inara, Lord Warrick Spenser, faithful to his duty, honorable beyond question, and… not terrible to look at.” Allister’s face remained impossibly serene. Nim pressed her lips together. “Does he make you say all of that to all of his intended recipients?” “Oh no, my lady. I’m only to sound official. I get to make the last bit up at will.” He pulled a face. “It’s a mite tricky past the first parts.”