Thorns of Frost (Fae of Snow & Ice, #2)

by Krista Street

GIRL why haven’t you figured it out yet jfc

“Maybe I like whispering in your ear.”

you can whisper in my ear anytime

“He’s been asking for you.”

bitch go to ur mannnn

And sorry, but no, I plan to devour every emotional scent you reveal. I can’t help it. Your scents are mouthwatering.”

mr. rizz himself

Surely, nothing terrible could happen at a dinner and single date with the prince.

famous last words

He watched me the entire night, content to listen rather than partake, the smile on his face growing broader every time I laughed or showed delight.

he is so pathetically in love with you ugh i love

I gulped when that realization hit me. Instead of using our one night to keep me to himself, the prince had instead given me a gift. He’d given me a chance to return home. He’d chosen something that would make me happy, not him.

EXACTLY

His footsteps continued quietly beside me before he said hesitantly, “What if I didn’t kill your parents, what then?”

“For what it’s worth, I’m sorry, Ilara. I didn’t intend to make you feel that way.”

The edge in his tone turned razor-sharp.

“Because even though you’ve been doing an impressive job of ignoring me, I’ve been doing the opposite with you.

I slammed my lips to his.

“You’re mine,” he said on a low growl.

screaming

“In that case, Lady Endalaver is about to realize what happens when someone messes with my—” He cut himself off and raked a hand through his hair again. I frowned. “Your what?”

MY MATE MY MATE MY MATE

The only time something that extreme happened was when . . . My eyes turned to saucers as my heart jolted. A fae male had found his mate.

HOLLERING FROM MY ROOFTOP

gag i hate these words together

I realized he wasn’t going to admit what happened, so finally I said, “How long have you known?”

“That I’m your mate?” I whispered.

“What if I didn’t kill them?”

“Yes. They’re alive, Ilara. They’ve always been alive. I never killed them.”

PLS YOUR HONOR I LOVE HIM

And then she was running.

i’m not crying it’s just that there’s something in my eye

Mate.

<3

For the first time since I’d learned of my fate, that thought didn’t make me want to run. It made me want to win.

yes girl get ur man

“Of course it is, but it’s never been warded to you.”

“We will.” That wild light entered his eyes again. “And then you’ll be mine.”

woof

You’re not a monster, Norivun. I see that. I see you.”

His chest heaved, his mouth tightening, and then he squeezed my hand again, his fingers once more encircling mine. “I’ve waited so long to find you.”

“I want you to be mine, Ilara. I never want to be parted from you. Let me claim you. Please.”

plsssssss

“I ache for you, Ilara.”

“You’re mine, Ilara Seary,” he growled softly in my ear. “Forever. You are my mate, and you belong with me. Anyone who tries to take you from me will suffer my wrath.”

The crown prince deepened our kiss, answering a call that fate demanded we heed, until fire raged between us.

oh no daddy’s not gonna like that

Or should I call you mate to the crown prince?”

oh no

With lips pressed to my ear, the prince said, “You’re strong. You’re powerful. And you’re mine. Don’t forget any of that.”

swoon

“Tonight is about you. My mate. My queen.”

“You’ll always be my female.”

“You are mine, Ilara Seary. Tell me you are. Tell me that only I will ever be the one to touch you, fuck you, love you from this moment forward.”

“Yes, I’m yours, Norivun Deema Melustral Achul, from now until the end of time.”

“Sleep, my love,”

“Of course, Krelahala. I’ve been waiting for you to join my clan and for you to learn who you really are.”

My love.

Because one day we would be reunited, and I would be ready for her. My mate. My queen.