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“‘But only I get to call you Seraf.’ Her husband, King Rafe, drags his fingertips over Serafina’s bare shoulder before pressing a soft kiss there. She bites her lip and smiles before pushing him away—but only an inch or so before he slides a hand around her waist.”

awww I missed them 🥹🥹

“‘Besides the fact that I am a coward’—a few nods and grunts of approval at this— ‘and an idiot’—Nonno tsks at this and tries to shush me— ‘I have to fight for the man I love.’”

OKAY NOW WE’RE TALKING, ALESSIA

“‘I thought he and Claudius were so ridiculous, talking about data points to find a wife. But it worked—the spreadsheets and rubrics to find the perfect woman for Phillip gave him you.’”

Callum has redeemed himself for me in this book, but mister man… she didn’t know till you told her 😀

“For the moment, I want to relish this moment—eating Elsinorian pancakes at a table surrounded by princes and princesses, all wearing egg on our heads.”

out of context this doesn’t make sense, but the found family trope in this scene is soooo precious

“‘You really want me there?’ she asks, seeming unsure for the first time since I’ve known her. ‘I’ll always want you with me.’ Her smile is soft but strong. ‘Then I’ll go with you, Prince Phillip.’”

YAY LOOK AT THESE TWO CUTIES

“I grab a very thorny section of vines and feel a deep prick, the terrace doors fly open with Phillip shouting my name, and the top of the trellis wrenches free from the wall with a horrifying groan.”

WHAT KIND OF CLIFFHANGER did she fall or what??

“Phillip smiles at me, his gaze tender. ‘You are beautiful in your work apron, beautiful when your hair is damp from the sea, and you are beautiful in this dress. You bring beauty wherever you are because it comes from inside.’”

STOP IM LITERALLY BLUSHING FOR ALESSIA

“‘Sia, let me spoil you. Please. It is my pleasure. And it’s so much more enjoyable knowing you’re the kind of woman who doesn’t require it and would never demand it. Will you deny me this?’”

wow okay, let me just sit down and swoon

“‘I toll you I wanted to pamper you.’ Phillip smiles like this is nothing. … I manage to locate my voice. ‘This is more than pampering. It’s too much.’ ‘It’s not enough.’”

get you a man who will never stop pampering you 😍😍

“‘He makes you shine … Any man who makes you come alive is a man I like. Too long, you have been in the shadows. He is worthy of you, tesoro mio.’”

the grumpy Nonno finally giving a sign of approval?? if even he approves, how can she say no to Phillip??