Crowntide (Lightlark #4)

by Alex Aster

“The portal is closed. The only other one is on Lightlark, and though I have no problem using it and destroying all of you, I know my wife would.”

“I want everything with you, Hearteater,” he had said. “I want marriage, I want children, I want to be standing next to you, holding your hand, at the end of the world. I want to live endless lifetimes with you, because one isn’t enough. Not for me. Not even close. If we live a thousand years—I’ll want a million more. I’m selfish, I’m greedy, I want you for endless eternities. We are infinite.”

this is my holy grail

Blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, Isla smiled and said, “That’s my husband.”