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

by Nisha J. Tuli

A well-fed populace is one that’s less likely to rebel or cause trouble.

“Oh, to have the confidence of a male born to privilege.”

don’t want to rule by fear or by the will of my hand. That doesn’t breed loyalty or devotion. Someone very wise told me a long time ago that a kingdom with happy subjects will always be the most prosperous one.

“I think all you can do is to be aware of the choices you’re making,” he says. “I can’t know what was in your grandmother’s head or what caused her fall, but the fact that you’re even thinking about it means you have the chance to do better.”