A Promise of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles, #1)

by Amanda Bouchet

“You handled that hit well. Like a man.” “Is that supposed to be a compliment? The last thing I want is to be hairy and stupid.”

“Worried about me?” he asks. “What? No! I hope you die.”

“But why? Why you?” Desma asks, still pink. “Because I’m cute and funny?” They stare at me. “No, really,” Desma insists. “Why you?”

What’s your horse’s name? All this time, and I never thought to ask.” “Horse.” I roll my eyes. “That’s original.” “Brown Horse,” he amends.

Kato winks at me. “Because we’re better.” “True.” I glance at the sky. Kato squints up with me. “What are we looking for?” “Lightning bolts. Punishment for our overwhelming arrogance.”

“Lovely to see you again, Carver. Your existence had completely slipped my mind.”