The Blacksmith Queen (The Scarred Earth Saga, #1)

by G.A. Aiken

“The world is filled with all kinds. Can’t go around ignoring the suffering of others simply because someone looks different from what I’ve seen before. All I know is he didn’t bite me. He didn’t try to rip my arms or legs off or go for my throat. So I helped. Just like I helped Samuel. Just like I’m trying to help you.”

“Life is too short to go around hating things I know nothing about. My ignorance doesn’t mean others should suffer.

“You have a trebuchet?” Caid asked . . . because he couldn’t think of anything else to say. “Mum made it. She gets bored when she’s pregnant.”

Caid said to his sister, “You know, the longer we know this family—” “Yes. It’s true. Our kin is not nearly as insane as our father insists we are.”

“But the thought of human men telling me what to do set my teeth on edge, so . . . you know . . .” “As a human woman, I have to admit, I feel the same way.”

“Where did all those extra demon wolves come from?” “Why do you ask me questions when we both know the answers will only upset you?”