A Duet with the Siren Duke (Married to Magic, #4)

by Elise Kova

for everyone who gave up on their happily ever after... only to find it when they least expected

If the cost of my happiness is the world’s judgment, then it is a price I’ll pay.

He doesn’t love me. He never did. He loves feeling needed. Important. What he loves is knowing that at any time of day, I am there to be whatever he wants. That I am here on this rock every time he leaves and am waiting every time he returns.

“We all endure deep and difficult wounds. They’re not an excuse for handling oneself in a boorish manner.” I squeeze her shoulder before releasing. “Never compromise your worth, not for anyone, not even for family.”

“A life at the side of a woman of your caliber would be a life well lived.”

“If all my misfortune has led me to this moment, if every pain and hardship I endured was to meet you, then it would’ve all been worth it.”

“Because, sometimes, despite our best efforts…we hurt those we love.”