The Traitor Queen (The Bridge Kingdom, #2)

by Danielle L. Jensen

“A lighter chain would make a fine garrote, but there is something more…satisfying about choking a man to death. I’d ask you if you agreed, Silas, but everyone here knows you prefer to stab men in the back.”

“I’m surprised they care.” “Are you?” Keris’s nose wrinkled with disdain. “My aunt believes you to be cleverer than you look, but I’m beginning to question her judgment.” “Did you just call me stupid?” “If the shoe fits…” God, but there was no mistaking him as anything other than Lara’s flesh and blood.

“Who are you?” Timin’s words were strained. “What sort of demon are you?” “The sort who’s had his fill of backstabbing pricks,” Aren replied before sliding his blade across the man’s throat. “Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to get my wife back.”

“You came back for me.” “You thought I wouldn’t?” Though his voice was nothing more than a whisper, she heard his incredulity. Her jaw trembled, and she gave the slightest of nods. “Lara…” His hand cupped her cheek and moved her face so that she was looking him in the eye, though it was too dark to see more than shadows.

“Lara, no matter where you are in the world, if you need me, I’ll come for you. Please know that.”