Welcome to Fae Cafe (High Court of the Coffee Bean, #1)

by Jennifer Kropf

will only give you one warning.” The Queene turned to leave, and the triad of assassins stood and bowed at their midsections. “Also… my crafters will be cutting your hair today, Cressica,” the Queene called back. “You cannot marry my daughter with hair that’s longer than hers.” A muscle feathered in Cress’s jaw. “Do you know how long it took me to grow this hair?” he growled. Groomers entered through the open study door carrying embellished scissors. The Queene cast him one last terrible smile before she left, leaving the assassins behind without giving them permission to stand. Her footsteps faded down the hall, and Cress fought the impulse to shout something horrific after her.

“Hi, I’m Kate. I meddle in other people’s business because I can’t stop myself from getting involved. Oh, also, I kill people sometimes. I probably won’t kill you, though. Hopefully.”