A Queen This Fierce and Deadly (Kingdom of Lies, #4)

by Stacia Stark

Prisca whirled to meet the threat. Conreth flew through the air. The dark power slammed into him as he tumbled into Prisca, both of them hitting the ground. Conreth didn’t move. His skin slowly began turning gray.

She released her hold on time just as she pulled her sword. Regner’s eyes widened. And Prisca buried that sword in his chest.

“Nelia knew you needed to die here. She gave her life to ensure it would happen. To ensure you would help the others find the amulet and kill the king.” Nelia…

“Furious? No. You just proved you’re perfect for my brother. Welcome to the family.”

“But if he attempts to make Rythos fulfill that bargain, I’ll castrate him,” Madinia had muttered.

“Brevan…he’d decided I was to return to the island in exchange for the Arslan ships, but for some reason, he changed his mind.”

“I would never have allowed your mate to die. Not if I could stop it.”

“That girl is going to regret ever leaving this place,” she said.