Pits & Poison: These Godly Lies (The Peaches and Honey Duology Book 2)

by R. Raeta

“Anna named the donkey Loki after the god of lies. Is that you?”

LOL

He will gladly live in shackles, if it means she remains free to fly.

The pain is different, but one does not outweigh the other.”

“Stop trying to shoulder blame that isn’t yours.”

“I do not fault you for fearing the kind of treatment the world has already proven itself capable of. I only suggest that you are above their insipid opinions.” Laughter sharpens her exhale and she leans back to look at him fully. “You always know what to say.” “Only because I know your heart as well as my own,” he murmurs, a promise and a prayer. “I see your scars. I know where you hurt.”

Wearing her skin shouldn’t be an act of bravery—shouldn’t be an obstacle to overcome—but it is. It still is.

She thinks of what happens to an unfit queen.