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

by Krista Street

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

And suddenly, the thought of being the victor of the Rising Queen Trial, of becoming Norivun’s wife . . . 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.

“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.”

“You’re strong. You’re powerful. And you’re mine. Don’t forget any of that.”