"What did you do for a living? Claw demanded. What can you do now?"
"I was a soldier. But I can learn to farm and herd. Whatever is required to provide for Merissa and Darmyk I intend to do."
Aisha rose from her loom and put her arm around her daughter's shoulders. Let it be, old mon, she said in her crotchety old wife's voice. Let her have her love."
Claw grumbled under his breath and shook a hairy finger in Malthus face. You treat her well, or you'll answer to me! Then he stomped out.
"Was that a yes? Malthus inquired.
Aisha nodded. Now both of you go sit down over there and I'll have a nibari fetch some of those rolls I baked and a little mead."
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The wedding was a small one by lycan standards, mostly just the people who lived at the manor, and took place in the gardens. Malthus provided Claw and Aisha with gifts in accordance with lycan customs: jewelry for Aisha; liquor, four pipes, and tobacco for Claw.
As the party descended into complete informality, Claw sat apart from the festivities, grinding his palm into his chest and grimacing.
Aisha walked over, her brow furrowing. Are you all right?"
"No. I'm not all right. Claw snarled. I've been having chest pains lately."
"I'll send for Baroucha."
"No. You won't. I'm just fine. It'll pass in a bit."
"I hope so."
THE END
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