Drusilla was frowning at her, and the corners of Mor's mouth tugged down slightly in response. She knew that technically Dru was telling her the truth, but they were treading close to untouchable territory — to suggest that Morrigan wanted a more intimate marriage than Dru's was to suggest that there was something lacking in Drusilla's.

But Dru was right — she didn't have to tell him. Mor nodded, slow, in understanding. She did not have to tell him. She knew, from her mother, that there were risks to not telling him and to telling him.

"I should have waited until after my ritual," Morrigan said, "We don't know how much time it'll bring me."