These Infinite Threads (This Woven Kingdom, #2)

by Tahereh Mafi

“This is terribly inconvenient for me,” she said, drawing her shoulders back, planting her feet firmly beneath her. “But I’ll have to kill you now.”

“God, you’re so beautiful,” he said, his smile vanishing. “Even when you lie to me.”

“And I’m not sorry,” she added bitterly, turning to face him. “I’m not sorry I made a deal with your mother to murder you.” His lips twitched, his eyes flashing. “I’m not sorry I threw you off a cliff.” “Excellent,” she said, matching his anger. He only smiled in response.