Skyshade (Lightlark, #3)

by Alex Aster

He was the ruler of darkness. He was a brutal warrior who had killed a member of his court in cold blood simply for speaking ill of her. Now, he was almost trembling as his lips hovered inches from hers.

until it reached his heart. Then, he patted her hand and said, “Go ahead. It’s yours anyway.”

He looked almost sheepish. “All I ever think of is you.”

Seeing the world from far above, in the hot-air balloon with Grim.

Lol why dont i remember this happening

“I know you’ve made your choice,” Oro said. “Don’t change it for me. But you are my only choice. Forever.”