Marriage First, Mate Second
The tension in his body releases all at once, and he smiles.
“By the Goddess I do,” August exclaims, “It just, took it away! It’s like magic! Are you absolutely sure it doesn’t actually come from unicorns?”
“Yes, positive,” she replies, with her beautiful laugh, “I made it myself. No unicorns were hurt in the creation of this balm. It’s just a combination of herbs and a little healing spell. No big deal.”
“This is great,” he says, excitedly, “I can’t believe it! It doesn’t hurt anymore! At all! Wow!”