House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City, #2)

by Sarah J. Maas

The magic was protection in a world designed to kill her. From a father who might very well want to eliminate the threat of a daughter who surpassed him in power, if only by a fraction.

He got her—her humor, her fears, her hedging. Whatever it was, Athalar got her.

“You do remember that Bryce and Athalar are together?” Ruhn said. “Try to get between them, and you’ll get a refresher course on why he was called the Umbra Mortis.”

“I was given an order by the Asteri to lie low. Forever.” “How terribly boring of you to obey them.”

As if he could shield her from all that hunted them. On both sides of the Northern Rift.

“Of everything I’ve ever been called, Quinlan, your mate will be the one I truly cherish.”

Ruhn looked at his sister and said softly, “You brought so much joy into my life, Bryce.”

“Our love is stronger than time, greater than any distance. Our love spans across stars and worlds. I will find you again. I promise.”