Kingdom of the Cursed (Kingdom of the Wicked, #2)

by Kerri Maniscalco

I’d asked for seduction, and the prince was delivering.

Deliveringggg

If I couldn’t find something soon, I’d have to ask him. Which I’d prefer to avoid for several reasons.

Girl you making things unnecessary complicated

His expression darkened. It was not quite thunderous, but certainly stormy.

Tell me something new

There is nothing more dangerous than a woman who owns who she is and apologizes to no one.”

It gives ”There is something more dangerous in this world than a humiliated man: a nasty woman.” - Ally from AHS

Wrath’s gaze darkened into a shadow of sinful promise.

Should I cry or fart

He placed a hand at the small of my back. “My wife, Emilia di Carlo.” Gluttony’s attention shifted to me. His nose looked as if it had been broken once or twice, but that imperfection only succeeded in making him more interesting. His gaze raked over me and a spark of mischief flared. “Soon‑to‑be wife, from what I understand.” “Actually,” I cut in, “I haven’t decided to accept the bond.” “Hear that, brother?” Gluttony stepped away from his companions and tossed an arm around Wrath’s shoulders. “There’s hope for me yet.” “Breathe in her direction without her expressed permission, and she will disembowel you.”

Men men men

Wrath hesitated before nodding once. He turned to me. “I’ll stop by your chamber later. Unless you’d like me to escort you there now.” “No.” I shook my head, grateful for the excuse to leave Lust and his troublesome influence. “I’m sure I’ll find my own way back.”

Right, as if things would go well for a human/witch (who has lost her powers too) alone in a place full of demons

If Wrath hadn’t made it to his bed, I wondered if that meant he’d tumbled into someone else’s.

Girl after everything he's done with you

I tried not to think about where he was last night, why he never came to my room when he promised he would.

JUST ASK HIM I WANT TO KNOW TOO

Anir leaned across the table, a twinkle of mischief in his eyes.

Giggling and kicking my feet

“So the devil is a title that can be passed to different rulers.” The princes near us stiffened, but Anir paid them little attention.

Lets give Anir the Devil title

his whisper was anything but soft, “I cannot seem to recall an era of envy.” Envy slammed his wineglass onto the table. “Mind your tongue, mortal.” “Or else...”

Anir 1 Envy 0

Anir stood beside her, his expression radiating enough anger to be worthy of his adopted House of Sin. He seemed poised to grab the blade I knew was hidden under his evening attire and fight his way to my side. His hard gaze promised anyone who tried stopping him would suffer his fury.

Im not jealous

“I’ve grown quite bored of secrets. It’s time for a new tradition. I’m sure our host is willing to oblige.” Pride nodded to Gluttony. The prince of this circle rubbed his hands together. “Indeed. I do love breaking the rules. You have two choices. Either bed each other in one of the glass chambers here.” He stood aside and with a grand flourish, yanked a gold cord that held draperies back. Inside, an unoccupied candlelit bedroom softly glowed. “Or—” “Your royal suite,” I offered, stunning everyone, myself most of all. “My suite?” Wrath stared at me as I nodded. “We do not have to change the rules, Emilia. If I want to claim the fear as my prize, I will.” “Only if you gain enough votes.” Gluttony’s grin widened as Wrath’s temper rumbled through the ballroom. “You may have won the hunt, but this is no longer your prize to claim. We’re substituting the guest of honor’s sacrifice. And she’s made her decision. You may choose the royal suite, the glass room, or, best yet, you may stay right here. Take her over the dais, or against the column. Then we can be sure you complete the task.” “Unless you’d like to stand aside and have someone else volunteer,” Envy offered, his too‑ innocent smile indicating he was using the sin he ruled over to taunt his brother. “My vote would be on Gluttony. He is the host.” “No.”

OMG JUST FUCK HOW IS THIS A PLOT TWIST

With great effort I slipped out from beneath his arms and stood. He put up no resistance or fight. To soften the blow of my rejection, I leaned over the bed and gave him a chaste kiss. “How about a drink before bed?”

Bro what omg YOU ASKED HIM TO GET NAKED ONLY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND AGAIN

In a different life, I could happily kiss him for eternity.

Girl no ones stopping you even he wants it

“You do not need an invitation to join me, Emilia.” He hadn’t turned to face me. “Unless, of course, you don’t want to be in my company.” “I sought you out. I should think that indicates I want your company.” “After you drugged me to get out of my bedchamber, I wondered if that changed.” “That...it had nothing to do with you.” He continued chopping, the knife thwacking the cutting board. “It felt pretty personal, given what had transpired between us.” “I—” “You do not need to explain yourself.” “I wasn’t going to. I was going to apologize that you were a casualty of what I needed to do.”

Girl stfu

“She told me to carve your true name into the tree.” “Please tell me you refused to do so. The Crone is worse than my brothers.” I slowly shook my head and set the ebony and silver‑veined leaf down. Wrath stared at it, looking as if I’d brought a viper into the room.

Yup shes an idiot

Wrath was the devil.

Love the part where we were told when she discovered this information

“Has anything been real between us, or has it been a careful seduction? A bit of truth sprinkled in with the lies.”

Girl omg

So, I ask once more, does it truly matter now that you know who I am?” “I’m honestly not sure. It’s a lot to absorb. You are the devil. Evil incarnate.” “Is that who you know me to be?” “Outside of this realm, it’s what the whole world thinks of you.” “I am not interested in what others think. Only you.” He stepped back and inclined his head. His movements stiff. “Thank you for your honesty. That is all I needed to hear, my lady.” “Wrath, wait. I—” He vanished in a glittering cloud of smoke.

Ight time to dnf