Dire Bound (The Wolves of Ruin, #1)

by Sable Sorensen

Confidence makes men sloppy. And sloppy men are easy targets.

“Fattening myself up for when Anassa decides to eat me. Want to make the experience nice for her.”

Lol

It can’t be him. But it is.

Bc what do you mean

We shared promises. Secrets. Dreams I never believed I would get to live. Crown Prince Killian descends to the balcony while I stand there frozen, my whole world crumbling around me. And then, seated at his father’s side, he lifts his head and looks right at me, dark blue eyes filled with regret. My heart cracks. Lee.

I’m so done bro, what in the Lies of Lena ass is this

East garden at midnight. Please, kitten.

*rolls eyes*

And maybe sucker punch him in his beautiful face. That might help me cope.

“Better pace yourself, princess,” he says darkly, standing much too close for comfort.

im smirking rn

Hearing her speak in my mind for the first time is like seeing the sun rise across a field of ice. It paints the world in colors I didn’t even know existed.

“Stupid girl,” the wolf growls with razor-sharp amusement. “Do you truly think I need your help to find my mate? I have known him for years.”

Excuse

“Kitten,” he murmurs, “give me permission to claim you in front of the whole world, and I will.”

underthings

under things???? really????

“You’re right. We need to keep talking and we’re drawing attention.”

“Dance with me.”

I find my voice. “No, thank y⁠—”

He yanks me onto the crowded dance floor. “Wasn’t a request, princess.”

Hehehehehe

“The Strategos direwolves have convened and chosen their next leader. Anassa. You are the new Strategos Alpha.”

HUUHHHHH

And in case my implication is not crystal fucking clear: you touch her again and I’ll cull you myself.”

MMHHHHMMMMMM YUPPP

“I’m the rightful queen of Nocturna, aren’t I?” I ask. Stark’s eyes spark, he takes a single step back, and he bows down on one knee, hand to his chest. “Welcome home, my queen.”

Holy fuck

“Who moved you to your own quarters when someone tried to kill you in the night? Me!”

WWAAAATTTT

“Do you have any idea what it felt like to watch you at the Forging Ball in the dress I picked for you—” What?! “—swirling in your lover’s arms and bowing to his traitor father?”

Hey, by the by, your betrothed is a gaslighting piece of shit?”

LOL

“Never. You are the danger. Any person who doesn’t see that deserves what’s coming to them.”