Shield of Sparrows (Shield of Sparrows, #1)

by Devney Perry

A King cannot kill his Sparrow, and a Sparrow cannot kill her King, either directly or indirectly, without death befalling them both.

“Not all monsters are born from the gods, my queen. Some of us were made.”

“We kill the monsters. We kill them all. Every last one.” Him. He meant to kill the monsters.

“I love you.” “Yes, you do. Don’t forget.” “Never.” “Neither will I.” His throat bobbed as he swallowed. “I will find you. Here, or in the shades.”

“Burn it.” “Yes, sir.” He nodded as I strode past him for the gates. “Where are you going?” Cathlin called. I kept walking. “To find my wife.”