Jasper: Love and Monsters (Book 2 of Jasper)
Eileen Sheehan, Ailene Frances, E.F. Sheehan
Marcus’s voice was filled with awe as he said, “You’re a queen.”
With a slow shake of her head, she added, “If I had been sensible, I would have held my tongue and begged the king for leniency. Instead, I stubbornly stood my ground and allowed myself to join the other queens as they shouted insults and accusations upon the king until we were banished. As queens, we took turns sharing his bed. It gave us a false confidence. Not one of us expected being tossed from our thrones and cast out. We each blame the other for it. Now, the war between us continues, but it is not as fierce. We are less in numbers and grow tired.”
Marcus’ tone was thoughtful as he asked, “Can I ask what was so special about the land that you fought over?”