A Twist of the Blade (Shadows and Crowns, #2)

by S.M. Gaither

“I still vote we trip him first if something in the Wilds starts chasing us,” Nessa said. “Agreed,” said Rhea and Cas together.

But it worried him when she went away like this—when her anxious thoughts carried her off and held her hostage—because here was an enemy that he couldn’t put a sword through.

But you admit that you had the audacity to come into my domain and use your magic within it, both to silence my guards and free my prisoner?” “I am nothing if not audacious.”

“What?” he said. “Why are you looking at me so…suspiciously?” “Because I’m suspicious.”

“Well, you can no longer blame my dress for whatever sinful things are playing out in your head.” He opened his eyes and looked her over. “My thoughts remain unchanged,” he informed her, “and ever as sinful as before.”