Rule of the Aurora King (Artefacts of Ouranos, #2)

by Nisha J. Tuli

To every woman who’s been told they’re too wild. Too impulsive. Too much. May you always stay that way.

I love this dedication so much!

Of course, she was beautiful. She didn’t need this male to validate that.

rude....she's also little to full of herself

“I’m the Woodlands King, Wolf,” he said, his voice rumbling and rich. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Serce.”

mates?

This is what a princess’s life is supposed to be like. Full of luxury and pretty things to enjoy. It wasn’t supposed to be spent behind the damp walls of the worst prison in Ouranos.

she's the lost princess of Heart

Gods, when she scolds me like that, I want to kiss her. Partly to shut her up, but mostly to feel those lips against mine and bask in that savage anger as I tear off her clothes and fuck her so hard she sees stars.

Love the banter and tension between then

“I don’t know what that bastard did to you, but I’m going to help you get your crown, Heart Queen, and I’m going to make him pay. For all of it.”

he really does hate his father. I think he feels the mating bond too...

I’ve never felt more at peace than I do right now. I’ve never felt so comfortable in my own body. There’s a disconcerting sense that I’ve found something I’ve lost. Like I’ve come home.

My actual name and I’ve never loved the sound of it more than I do at this moment.

“I think I’ll have him killed.” Nadir takes a casual sip of his drink, and I choke on mine. “Why?” “I don’t like the way he was looking at you. He was watching your ass as you walked away.” I blow out a breath, puffing a lock of hair out of my eyes. “Is this what you’re going to be like now?” “This is how I always was. I’m just not hiding it anymore.”

possessive....definitely mates

“You’re going to ruin me, too, Inmate,” he says softly, making me realize I just said at least part of that out loud. “Lucky for you, we’ll go down in the blaze together.”

The royal family wears black. Nadir’s companions wear black. But I am not his conquest. I am not his to claim. I’m not part of their royal line. I have my own family. And I am my own fucking castle.

you are brave and strong and have come through fire, and I have a feeling you’ll still have to face a much bigger inferno before this is done. I want to help you. I am in awe of your courage and resilience.”

now that's a compliment.