A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire, #1)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

“I believe he slipped and fell upon my blade.” “Was it his throat that fell upon your blade?” “Odd, right?” “Odd, indeed.”

“I want to kiss you, even though there is no reason for me to other than I want it.” The heated intensity of his stare held mine. “I would even go as far as to say I need to.”

it is evident that you’re a pathetic pile of shit shaped into that of a man.”

“You have beautiful hair. It’s like spun moonlight. Stunning.”

“Don’t do that.” “Do what?” “Smile at me,” he murmured, the silver in his eyes swirling. “Why?” “Because when you do that, there’s utterly nothing I would not allow you to do to me.”

“You are the heir to the lands and seas, skies and realms. A Queen instead of a King. You are the Primal of Life.”