Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King, #2)

by Rachel Gillig

But his soul carried on, buried deep in Elspeth Spindle, the only woman Ravyn had ever loved.

Uggh the only one hes ever loved!!!

“Balance,” she answered, head tilting like a bird of prey. “To right terrible wrongs. To free Blunder from the Rowans.” Her yellow eyes narrowed, wicked and absolute. “To collect his due.”

Omg i just know this is gonna be INTENSE

“Listen closely. The journey to the twelfth Card will three barters take. The first comes at water—a dark, mirrored lake. The second begins at the neck of a wood, where you cannot turn back, though truly, you should.” The Nightmare’s gaze shifted to Ravyn. His words came out sharp, as if to draw blood. “The last barter waits in a place with no time. A place of great sorrow and bloodshed and crime. No sword there can save you, no mask hide your face. You’ll return with the Twin Alders… “But you’ll never leave that place.”

Im so bad at riddles lmaoo i would never find it

Hauth stood before them. Tall, menacing, and entirely flawless. The scars—bruises and claw marks—were gone, his skin unblemished.

nooooooo he used the maiden card!!!

He pulled a dagger from his belt. Elm’s insides seized. “What are you doing?” “Conducting an experiment.” He didn’t even afford Ione the ability to speak. Hauth merely dipped his head toward her, a mocking bow, and said, “Let’s try this once more, betrothed.” He raised his dagger. And plunged it to the hilt into Ione’s chest.

omg hauth is such a prick. i hope the nightmare kills him good

“Let her speak,” Elm shouted—pleaded. Hauth’s laugh cut through the room. “I don’t think I will.”

ugh i hate hauth

“For mercy’s sake.” The Nightmare spat phlegm onto roots. “Shut the fuck up.”

lmaoooo

Ravyn tripped, panting. “Need—to stop.” The Nightmare kept going, pulling in rasping breaths. “Elspeth says if you do not get up, she’ll never kiss you again.” “That’s—not—what she—said.”

lmaooo i cant with the shepherd king

“And I was not yet ready to bid Elspeth goodbye.”

im so sad that the nightmare will be gone forever