‘Yes, you’re not wrong, queen. Duny! You will give me that which you already have but do not know. I’ll return to Cintra in six years to see if destiny has been kind to me.’ ‘Pavetta,’ Duny opened his eyes wide. ‘Surely you’re not—’ ‘Pavetta!’ exclaimed Calanthe. ‘Are you . . . are you—?’ The princess lowered her eyes and blushed. Then replied.
