Voice of Power (The Spoken Mage, #1)

by Melanie Cellier

“No, apparently you were born to be something entirely unique.”

“Oh wow! Both the generals and the queen and Princess Lucienne? I’m glad I’d already left, I would have been quaking in my slippers.” “Thanks.” “Oh.” She grinned. “Of course I actually mean I would have been standing loyally at your side, the picture of dignity, strength, and support.”

And then his arms wrapped around me, pressing me against him, and his lips came down hard against mine.