The Ippos King (Wraith Kings, #3)

by Grace Draven

“You have him so bewitched he wouldn't care if you showed up wearing nothing.” Knowing her new husband, he'd wholeheartedly prefer it. Anhuset had kept the thought to herself.

“There are those who, if they knew what I just told you, would say I'm not to fit to rule as either king or regent because I didn't put the kingdom first. You may well think so yourself. Unlike me, the woman whom no Kai would accept as queen put the kingdom of Bast-Haradis before all else. I suffer no guilt, no regrets. I will give up my life for Bast-Haradis. I will never give up Ildiko for anyone or anything. Now ask me again if I think you disloyal.”

“Are you ready to go home?” “I am home.” Serovek flinched, even as his arm tightened around her for a moment before going slack. She, on the other hand, held him even tighter. “Are you not here beside me?”

“You will always be home, no matter the ground I stand on,” she said.