Queen of Myth and Monsters (Adrian X Isolde, #2)

by Scarlett St. Clair

This world thought they knew a conqueror when Adrian had been born, but they had yet to feel my wrath.

it was there I learned the true fears of men—anything more powerful than them.

equality did not mean we were the same.

“Men want power,” Ana said. It was the first time she had spoken, and everyone at the table turned to look at her. “Women want to exist without fear.”

“Anything for you,” he said. “Promise me the world,” I said, breathing hard. “It is yours,” he said.

“Words do not heal trauma,” she said. “Then tell me how I heal this.” “You don’t. You love me through the fear, even when my doubt hurts, and I will do the same for you.”

“This world is afraid of powerful women.”