Shadows of Ruin (The Broken Prophecy, #2)

by Anna Applegate

the more time I spent in her company, the more I wanted to fall at her damn feet. The more I wanted to be hers. To give her complete power over me for whatever she wanted with me. Even if what she wanted was to hurt me for what I’d done to her.

me. The tendrils of shadows retreated, shocking me

“If you told me there was even the slightest chance I could earn your trust and heart again, Little Rebel, I’d get on my knees before you right now and claim you as mine.”

“I’d destroy this world or the next to keep you alive, Princess, prophecy or not. No Fae or creature would be safe from my wrath should they touch one strand on your head. Your life and your heart are mine.”

“I promise myself to you. To only you. Whether you want me or not is your choice, but I swear to you there will be no more lies, no more secrets.”

“You have every part of my heart. Every part of my being, Little Rebel. To do with as you wish.”

“Give me whatever it is you’re holding on to, Little Rebel. Let me help you carry it.”

And when you think you cannot continue, I will carry you until you stand beside me once more.”