Savage Reign (Savage Hearts, #3)

by Amanda Richardson

“You need to find someone who cherishes the real you–the person you keep to yourself. The good, the bad, the ugly. The monster we all keep hidden. Find someone who sees that and doesn’t cower or hide, but instead, offers you a pedestal to stand on.”

“A phoenix, for the princess who rose from the ashes. Long may she reign.”

Pride is an ugly, ugly thing when used against someone. Like most people in his church, he would follow his fucking pride right off a cliff if it meant he saved face. These people are psychotic, single-minded, and they don’t see anything wrong with something like this–as long as God is on their side. It’s why countries go to war. It’s why politicians win entire elections. It’s why people kill.

Every single thing, whether we realize it or not, is established because of some long-held belief that their beliefs are the right ones.

Like a fucking Queen watching someone burn her kingdom down. A savage ruler, ready to fight for what’s hers.