“Righteous?” He chuckled darkly. “Do you think the Seelie are any kinder to ours that they hold prisoner? They may not scream in pain, Abigail, but they meet no gentler fate. Next time you are in the Daylight Court, ask their queen. As for the sense behind it all?” He shook his head. “Why do you think the Morrigan made Valroy in the first place?” “Titania said it was not so violent until he arrived. That there was a measure of peace.” “Titania is a lying bitch.” Cruinn huffed a laugh.