Reign of Stars and Fire (The Broken Kingdoms, #8)

by L.J. Andrews

whatever you face someday, I hope you will always stand for your people. Raise any future children to stand for their folk. Do so, and you will leave a legacy that will play a mighty role in the fate of our kingdom.”

“You ought to know, I realized I’m violently in love with you.” “You’ve only just realized this?” I grinned. “As in, I think I will cause a great deal of violence in your name and there would not be a drop of guilt.”

“Wise words you should take, My King. Besides, someone else must be the hero,” Ari said. “You started all this, but you simply can’t be the favorite in every tale. Certainly not when it is mine.”

“I hate fate.” Kase shook his head. “Bloodshed and pain could be spared if it would be even the slightest bit clearer.” I chuckled. “Ah, my friend, but we’d never have met without a few twists of fate.” “How empty my life would be.” “I am taking that sincerely,” I told him. “Not a drop of irony shall I find in your tone.”