One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1)

by Rachel Gillig

“I tell myself I am stronger than my doubts—that I’m good. Even if it doesn’t always feel that way.”

He let go of my hand, his gray eyes forlorn. “Goodbye, Elspeth Spindle. Be wary. Be clever. Be good.”

“Are you still pretending?” I said, reveling in his gaze. Ravyn gave a surprised laugh and, in front of everyone, leaned in and kissed me. “I never was,” he whispered into my lips.