With the hailing ceremony finished. It was time for all the guests, along with the bride and groom, to return to the fortress. Even though it was only midday, the Duke was drained of energy and felt severely famished. Sterling was excited, like a young child, about the dinner and reception that followed.
He couldn't wait to eat the smoked wild game the chef had been meticulously preparing from his hunt. Then, settle back with Faye beside him at the fireside to relax and watch all the festivities.
However, there was still much to accomplish before this day was through.
There were gifts to give to the bride and groom, and then there was the Yule celebration and gift exchange for the children.
Sterling knew how exhausted he was and could not imagine how Faye was feeling by this point, especially since she was already tired all the time from the pregnancy.
