I’d follow her anywhere. And I hope Amval can see that, for however long it’s going to be, his kingdom is in good hands.“By the will of the Goddess,” Halit says, “and the law of this land, I crown you Luna Queen of Lightning Cape.”The holy woman sets a white-gold tiara on Kaloni’s head. It stands
I’m probably imagining the room going quiet. A dozen women don’t care that this is the first time one of my brothers has asked me for a private conversation possibly ever. But it still feels like it as I set down the earrings I was about to offer Eva and step out into the hall with him.“We’ve never
IngridI grumble my way out of bed on the morning of Kaloni’s coronation. With everything that’s happened, I haven’t been getting nearly as much sleep as I should. Hell, I spent half of yesterday with my… uncle, Lord Faruk, trying not to roll my eyes every time he spoke.Amval might be right about h
But everyone knows they’re still smarting from it. And Lord Faruk isn’t stupid, though he might be slimy. He could have learned from his ancestors’ mistakes—and his cousin Rowena’s successes—that the only real way to remove a Som from the throne is to attack us in the dark, like cowards.“I believe
Amval“I swear by every star, it’s not usually like this,” Tek grumbles to me a few days later.I can only nod in agreement. To actually open my mouth and speak would expend valuable energy that I need to be able to lift the massive Snowcrest Canyon harnesses off their towering, shaggy horses.For t
“I am sorry. I’m sure that hurts.” He shakes his head. “But very few people realize just how much freedom that grants.”“I made whatever freedom I have.” And I’m damn proud of it.“It must seem that way to you.” His amber gaze goes distant. “My grandfather lost the kingdom. I would like to say it wa