Bow Before the Elf Queen (The Elf Queen, #1)

by J.M. Kearl

“But if you want to stay, I promise I’ll love you so fiercely that they will write sonnets about our love. I will tear this world apart for you, I will fight until I have nothing left to give and destroy anyone who hurts you, and I will guard your heart most of all. Just, please, wake up.”

“I love you, Laya and I will for eternity, no matter if I see you again in this life or the next.”

His mouth twisted into a smile. He dropped to his knees and kissed the tops of her knuckles on both hands. “Marry me, Laya. Marry me and be my true mate. I will worship you in every imaginable way.” She swallowed hard. Maker above, he actually got down on his knees after teasing her about it. She knelt before him, taking his face into her hands and softly kissed his lips. “I would love to marry you.”

Thane took hold of her wrist and kissed her mate rune. “You are my queen.” Layala stood on the bed and slowly pushed her underwear off. Then she slid out of her bralette, standing fully nude in front of him. “And you are my king, whom I will protect and love until the end of time.”