The Twisted Throne (The Bridge Kingdom, #5)

by Danielle L. Jensen

For those who still believe in love found in unexpected places, this story is for you. May these pages offer you a glimpse of adventure and the courage to chase it.

And not once in her life had Ahnna Kertell broken her word.

“You’re wrong about that. They’ll put a crown on your head, but the only decision you’ll ever get to make is who sits next to who at the dinner parties. You’ll be nothing compared to what you are now.”

“You’re such a bitch.” Lara followed her. “As are you. In another life, we probably would have been friends.”

didn’t know her name. Yet God help him, the vision of her suspended in the water, hand outstretched toward a shark three times her size, would be burned into his mind until the end of his days. Entirely fearless, a woman whose equal he’d never met in his life.

the pace giving him ample time to finally take a good look at her. And then to look again.

Being not of a forgiving nature himself, James respected Ahnna’s defiance even as he cursed it, because in the face of that sort of stubbornness, what hope did he have in convincing her to go back?

She didn’t choose you, which means no matter what you do, you will never be good enough for William in her eyes.

What a terrible feeling to have.

She’d always gravitated to the peaks of the mountains in Ithicana, or even to the bridge top, for seeing the vastness of the world around her had always put her at ease. Reminded her that she was of little consequence to the earth and sea and sky, just a speck of creation.

Generations ago, throwing criminals off the top was a method of formal execution,”

What a way to go out, being thrown off the sky tower.

He looked exhausted, dark shadows marring his eyes, and she’d not failed to notice his endless coughing. He needed rest, but he wouldn’t get it unless she ordered him to bed. Which she fully intended to do.

Jor must be protected at all costs!!

James’s first thought as his gaze landed on her face was that no woman ever born was as beautiful as Ahnna Kertell. The second was that constantly being in her presence was going to be very much a problem.

Your Highness,” he said. “I’d heard that the Maridrinians had had their way with you, but I did not expect to see it written across your face.”

Okay, I hate him. I mean I knew I wouldn't like him but this just confirmed it.

Tears rolled down William’s face.

Okay maybe he just has an extremely rough home life. Maybe I will come aroun...

You’ll fuck right off is what you’ll do,” Bronwyn said. “I’ll cut off your hands and feed them to you before I’ll let you touch her in her sleep. I can stitch her up. Give me that bag.” “You will do no such thing, you crass woman!” A tug-of-war over the bag ensued,

She gives no fucks

“A love for the ages,” Ahnna said. “If they’d been unable to rescue Zarrah as they did, I suspect he’d have set the world on fire to win her free. She consumes him to the exclusion of all else.”

We love Zarrah & Keris!!!!

“Why are you so goddamned stubborn?” “Because pissing you off brings me joy.”

I felt this. Sorry, Griffin....

Apparently, you are precisely that faithless, kissing one brother while betrothed to another. Satisfying yourself with visions of one brother while you pursue marriage with the other.

now,” Georgie said. “We’re all friends here.” “I’m not so sure.” Virginia’s color was high, partially from anger and partially from drink. “Elizabeth told me that you threatened her, Ahnna. That you told her you’d take issue with anyone who mistreated that witch.” “I did,” Ahnna said. “And I am pleased that everyone took my words to heart.”

Mistresses are not appropriate conversation topics,” he said, though the answer in his heart was, There is no one who will ever measure up to you.

Be like Lara, she told herself. Be the cockroach that always survives.