Dance of Kings and Thieves (The Broken Kingdoms, #6)

by L.J. Andrews

“Is she . . . the queen?” Malin asked. “She is. Elise. Mouthy, pushy, and I urge you not to believe a thing she says about me.”

“Queen Malin, I should tell you, I find your husband to be disagreeable, quick-tempered, and in most settings, wholly unpleasant.”

In truth, the only safe place to me was in the arms of a killer, of a thief, of my husband.

“The gods could not tear me from Kase. They’ve tried.”

“Do not betray us. I’ve lost patience for traitors and will toss their entrails across the kingdom if anyone betrays my wife.”

He could be terrifying, guarded, and violent. But he was a man who loved deeply and would cross through the hells to protect those he loved. I would always choose a dark heart who loved in such a way over anything horribly honorable.

“The fact that every word is not praising my handsomeness is truly one of life’s gravest travesties.”

But even with his filthy appearance, the captain had a beauty to him.

Smash

Elise’s eyes brightened. “I know someone who can dig deep into the earth too.”

Teehee

“I grow tired of the assurances I do not need,” Valen said in a dark growl. “There was never a question on if I would find Elise. The question is what will become of this land until I do.”

Valen may always be my favorite