Of Mist and Shadow (The Mist King, #1)
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He was rude and monstrous and cruel and murderous and hateful and…also very muscular and strong.
Morgan Embleton
You don’t hate him
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Something was out there, and I didn’t think it was a scorpion.
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“It was a trap,” Toryn said grimly.
Morgan Embleton
Fuck
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One of the storm fae leaned down and grabbed Toryn’s arm. And then they took off into the mists, dragging him behind them.
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No, not Toryn!!!
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The Mist King had the look of a man who loved. A man who had already lost so much. A man whose soul had been shattered.
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A broken body, abandoned on the ground. A gasp ripped from my throat as a familiar pair of vacant green eyes stared unseeing at the sky.
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NO NO NO
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The entire army collapsed, dead within seconds.
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It’s what they deserve
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“He’s alive!” The Mist King’s shout tore through the mists.
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“I thought you might want to place this on top of the mattress. And then you can use my cloak as a blanket to keep you warm.”
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Stop it I love him
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His lips parted. “You called me Kalen.”
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ASDFGHJKL
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For a moment, mouth completely dry, all I could do was stare at his incredible rippling muscles.
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Hottieeeee
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He smirked. “I’m the most dangerous thing out here right now.”
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Oh my god
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“Kalen,” I whispered as he angled his sword at the monster. “It looks like it wants to eat me.” “Don’t worry,” he said in a low growl. “It would have to kill me before I would let it take you from me.”
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Get me a man like this
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Why would anyone want to touch a monster like me?
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Blood painted the walls and the floorboards. Bodies littered the ground, arms and legs ripped from their torsos. Some of them looked half-eaten.
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Oh my god that’s awful
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My heart thumped. “You’re telling me that we’re trapped inside a god’s house. And she’s here.”
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His mouth found mine, and a shudder went through me.
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SQUEALINGGGG
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“What are you doing, Tessa?” he murmured. “Just saying hello.” I lifted a finger to his chest and tiptoed it across his bare skin.
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Dying 😂😂
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His eyes darkened even more. “Because I can’t stand the thought of his hands on you.”
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“You’re right. I do bite sometimes. But I wouldn’t do it to you. Unless you asked.”
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A shudder went through her. And that was when I realized I’d called her love. A name I reserved for only those closest to me. It had just popped out.
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Omg
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And it’s exactly what Oberon will become. He’ll soon be nothing but ash.”
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Thank goodness, he’s a piece of shit
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You stood strong in front of a god. You turned down what most never could, for the good of the living. I could never be angry at you for that. No, Tessa. I’m awed.”
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She’s one hell of a strong person
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He tugged me toward him, and his lips crashed against mine.
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FINALLY
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“Oi!” I shouted at the trio. “Leave him alone!”
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YES TESSA
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Kalen’s eyes flashed. “The bastard tried to choke you. So I snapped his fucking neck.”
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Fuck yeah
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I was flirting with danger, tempted by sapphire eyes, strong arms, and a gentle touch.
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“There’s more, Tessa. A second letter from Niamh. I don’t
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quite understand it, but your mother and friend are in Dubnos. They arrived a few days ago. They’re alive, love. And they’re safe.”
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Omg yes!!!
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“I didn’t write that letter. Someone else did.”
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Ffs
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Tessa, I’ve found your mother. She and your friend are trapped in the dungeons beneath Albyria.
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The captain has known all along.
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Wait what!!
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“I’m afraid so. Listen, your Mist King knows about it, too. You need to get away from him, Tessa.
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I feel like my heart is being ripped out
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I would never again let a fae king rip my heart to shreds.
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And if they fall, I fall.”
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The blade inched into his chest, slicing right into his left abs.
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Oh my god
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I’d hoped they’d truly believed we were trying to save my family. But I should have known. They were his closest companions. His dearest friends. Of course they’d been in on it.
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Motherfuckers
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For a moment, I knelt there on the ground, mourning the joint eater, one of the bravest souls
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My heart hurts
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I stood. It was time to kill the king.
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LET ‘S GO
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“I know you’re in here, Tessa,” Oberon announced.
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Fuck
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“Ever see this before?” His eyes slightly widened. “Impossible.”
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Yeah fuck you
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“You failed. Your fucking dagger is useless in mortal hands. Only fae can kill fae. You’re not strong enough, you pitiful little insect.”
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YOU’RE WRONG
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King Oberon was dead.
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Oberon’s eyes flipped open.
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Oh for fucks sake WHY is he still alive
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“I am not lying. The blade has a twin. Did he not tell you that?”
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“The Mist King didn’t die.” Oberon laughed.
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I had no idea how, but my sister was here. Nellie was alive.
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This book really me tugging at my heartstrings
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“Hello, love.” The Mist King strode out of the shadows. “Surprised to see me?”