All Hail (Queen Crow, #1)

by J. Bree

“You’re ruthless and you’re fierce. You’re unstoppable and you’re so fucking loyal that you won the Wolf’s friendship. The Jackal doesn’t fucking know who he’s messing with.”

Ash Beaumont is chivalry in the most arrogant and snarling package. I adore him.

I knew he’d fall for the Mounty girl, I just didn’t realize at the time that we all would.

“Ash isn’t the only one who breathes for you, Floss. I’d level fucking cities for you, any of us would. If you need some quiet then it’s yours, just… just don’t drown in it.”

“Good. There’s no point going out if you’re not ruining someone’s life.”

Aodhan grins and I’m tempted to ruin his life. They’re both baiting me to convince me that this is a good idea. They want me angry and fighting back about going out so I enjoy my night but… I’m still on the fence about it. I wish I wanted to go out and drink and find some stupid man to spend the night with. I wish I wanted to act my age for a minute but really I just want to stay home and plan out how to take control of the Bay completely. How could drinking and sex compare to total world domination?

I can’t let my heart get one of us killed. I’m not saying I’ll be able to let my love for him go… I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to do that. Loving Atticus Crawford is so ingrained in me that it’s now instinctual. I think I could give up breathing easier than giving him up and, though he refuses to do anything about it, I know he feels the same way. There’s something inside of me that recognizes that in him.

“Maybe you’re right, maybe I don’t have friends but you’re the one who chose to not be a part of my family. You wanted to give me up for the greater good so now you get to live with that choice. You don’t need to protect me and you definitely don’t get to tell me where I’m allowed to go. Goodbye Atticus.”