The Wrath of the Fallen (Gods & Monsters, #4)

by Amber V. Nicole

“Don’t doubt yourself. Not now.” I blinked, unsure I heard him right. “You wish to rule these realms beside him? Build a kingdom and have the life you’ve always wanted? Then take it. You’re a queen, and not the Queen of Yejedin, but the Queen of Rashearim. You always have been. It is what you were born to be and why you’ve been hunted your entire life. Use it to your advantage,” Kaden said, and I don’t think one person breathed after his proclamation. I had never heard him speak so highly of me, yet… I was no fool. “And this benefits you how?” I said with a scowl, not believing him for a second. No hate marred his face. Actually, it was quite the opposite. He watched me as if I were the one who had tossed hateful words at him and not the contrary. “What is it you want out of this? We both know you don’t do anything without gaining something in return. So, if this is your master plan, what do you gain?” Kaden didn’t hesitate as he said, “You alive.”