Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha, #2)

by Tomi Adeyemi

The pit of guilt in my stomach hardens, squashing my fantasy. But that same pit turns to a flutter when Roën slides a hand around my waist.

People stare at her as if she were a goddess. They look at me like I’m a bug.

The same rage Raifa ignited in my core returns as I take in the faces of the rebels who’ve made my city burn.

What the hell?!? You burned Zels city!!! You ASSHOLE! Your DAD KILLED HER MOM YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE MAD YOU HYPOCRITE

say. “If I see him, I want to return the gift.”

“Do you know what Zïtsōl means in my tongue?” He tightens the bag’s strap before marching off. “‘Beautiful girl who asks far too many questions.’”

end. I don’t want to beat them like this. Who knows if they’ll even survive?

This little cocky shit. Fuck you Inan, i hate you.

“You and your mother.” He shakes his head. “You’re a poison.”

I 100% agree

“Compromised myself and my men the moment I fell in love with you.”

“Next time let’s fall for a pair of siblings that don’t come with a crown.”