The ​Crown of Gilded Bones (Blood and Ash, #3)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

“I know. You’re hungry. But you can’t eat Kieran. That would make me a little sad.”

“I don’t want to hit you.” “That would be a first,”

“Such a stunning, vicious little creature.”

“I didn’t mean to make you cry.” He tugged a little on my arms. My hands stayed over my face. “Then don’t say incredibly sweet and supportive things.” “Would you rather I say something mean and unsupportive?” “Yes.” “Poppy.”

“So, you need to be the responsible one.” “I don’t want to.”

“I am unworthy of you,” he stated roughly. “You are a dream.”

“The heart doesn’t care how long you may have with someone.” Kieran looked over at me, his eyes sheltered. “It just cares that you have the person for as long as you can.”