Alliance Bride

by Jaye L. Knight

She recalled what Kian had said and prayed yet again for it to be true.

Kian the wingman

“Look at you!” His friend grinned. “Only three days here, and you already look more Nord than I do.”

I love this guy

Kian chuckled, low and easy. “I’m no Galen, but if you want a game to pass the time, I’m your man. I warn you though, I cheat shamelessly.”

I just love this character!

That’s when Kian made his move, slipping out behind him. The point of his blade pressed into Sig’s neck. Sig froze. “I believe the lady asked you to leave,” Kian said, his voice low and dangerous.

*makes a heart with my hands*

“My pleasure.” Kian flashed a grin. “Saving princesses from idiots is my second-favorite pastime.”

What a guy

“Did he hurt you?” The words were low and sharp.

*snaps poetically *

“That’s the thing, isn’t it? Home’s not wood and stone. It’s people. And if the people are stubborn enough to adopt you, like these lunatics did with me, well…you’re stuck.”

He nodded once, and no more needed to be said. They stood together a little longer, the fjord stretching out before them, until the wind shifted and the moment faded.

Love the wording here