Of Ash and Embers (The Mist King, #2)
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“I will rip out his heart if he touches her.”
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“If those shadowfiends aren’t dead yet, they will be soon. He’ll kill them all to get to me.”
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“I thought you were dead,” he ground out, shuddering. “We went to the castle. The dungeons were empty. There was blood on the floor and fire everywhere. I thought you were dead.” His voice cracked on the last word. Something in my heart cracked right along with it.
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“Nevermind that anymore. You can call me whatever the fuck you want. I’m just glad you’re alive.”
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“I can’t hate anything when it’s coming from your lips.”
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“I will never let him touch you again. Do you understand me?” “It might not be up to you,” I whispered back. “He would have to rip my limbs from my body to stop me from protecting you. And even then, I would find a way.”
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I would carry Tessa to the moon and back, if I must. Halfway to Endir, she squirmed in my arms and cracked open her eyes. She reached up and touched my face. “Is this a dream? Are you really here?” Relief shook my weary body. “I’m here, love.” She smiled and closed her eyes, sagging against me once more.