Page 126 of The Mating Claim

Not on mywatch.

The whisper of fairies and sprites filled the air, heralding Danu’s approach. Caderyn bowed his head and bent on one knee as a powerful light filled theroom.

“Rise, my wizard,” Danu’s sweet voice commanded. “It is time for you to know what your punishment is. I will not take something from you, only require an action fromyou.”

At first he felt relieved. No task was too enormous for him. But then he caught her secretsmile.

Damn.

Caderyn was afraid to ask. “What is it, my queen? What do you wish me todo?”

Danu’s smile widened. “Cut off yourhair.”