The Queen of the Dawn (Shadows and Crowns #5)

by S.M. Gaither

A soft note, something between a sigh and a weak, overwhelmed laugh, escaped her. “You found me.” He held her more tightly, cradling her head to his chest. “Nowhere you could go,” he reminded her.

“And then you, old and grey—” “But still handsome.” “Obviously.” “And you will be as stunning as ever, too.” “We must remain equals, yes.” “You far surpass me now,” he insisted, “but whatever you say.” “If you keep saying things like that, I am going to end up the most vain queen in history before it’s all said and done.” “You can’t keep me from speaking the truth.”

“We still have it, even if you can’t see it at the moment. Even if the scenery changes, nothing else does. I knew what I was getting into when I asked you to marry me. Even if it’s months from now, or years, or another lifetime before it’s all settled.”