Edge of Wonder (Ever Dark, Ever Deadly #5)

by Jenna Collett

“I’m a fantastic listener. I’ll only judge you in my mind.”

My mind stalled; a hundred responses filled my head at the same time. What did you say to the woman you swore to never see again after you bring her back from the dead? “Hi,” I whispered around the thickness in my throat.

His touch was heaven, and it was heartbreak.

I don't want to be the choice someone has to weigh the pros and cons for. I want to be someone's certainty.

“Are you loyal to the queen? Do you plan to kill me?” I asked, fearing he was one of her mercenaries. Though unless he planned to torture me with a tea party, I didn't understand his methods.

We’re going to die inside a teacup.” I scoffed. “And that might be the most ridiculous thing I ever said.”

I’m getting a little tired of the will he, won’t he act. It’s exhausting. I get it, you’re emotionally constipated or whatever. You blame your parents. A cat looked at you weird one time and now you’re messed up.”