The Grand Finale (II)

ZINA

Daemon instructed one of the maids to bring her an extra cloak despite Zina's repeated protest that what she had on was enough for her.

But her protests died a natural death when the announcer called out the next combatants. "Caspian Vampage from the GreenLands to fight against Mo'rinoe Malgot from the Mountains."

Vampage? What was Vampage doing there?

Daemon observed her sudden, violent reaction through narrowed eyes. "Are you startled by the contestants." He said suddenly, jerking Zina away from thoughts of the voice of the man who rejected her while insulting ever part of her she thought to be worthy.

'I, Jacen Vampage rejec… no, I shall not reject you. However you must be my mistress, you simply do not have the makings of my future wife, but I might find you agreeable in bed.'