The King's Spinster Bride (Aspect and Anchor, #0.5)

by Ruby Dixon

She ruined me for all other women with a glimpse, and I was but a boy of eight.

“I thought you were keeping me safe,” I stammer. “As I kept you safe.” “I meant what I said. You belonged to me, even then. I’ve come to claim you.”

“I said tasting, lovely Halla. My head will be between your thighs and I will taste you and you can determine if I am skilled enough to be your husband.”

“I’m marrying you because you’ve been mine from the day you saved my life. I’ve loved you for sixteen years, Halla. I’ve fought countless battles and worked my way through the ranks of cyclops warriors to become First Warrior, because I knew that when I was king, I could have you. I’ve never wanted anything but you.”

“You’ve never…?” He shakes his head. “Of course not. I waited for you.”