Crooked Kingdom By Leigh Bardugo Novels & Stories

“I will root her out myself.” “Can you?” someone challenged. “Moonbane is divided,” the councillor announced. The words crashed over the room. Some Alphas cursed under their breath while others shifted uncomfortably. A fractured kingdom meant instability and instability meant war. For me, war meant the prophecy was beginning to unfold. The Moonborn Queen must rise. The thought whispered through my mind.

When all of that is over, he will force Demetria to show him the entrance, and then he will destroy each of them. - You thought I would stand and watch you killing those innocent children? - They were rebels, just like their parents. They wished to destroy this kingdom!- Lucius raised his voice. - More than you already did? I highly doubt it. You are like a plague, draining those lands of energy. Lucius opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, they heard the scream in the corridors. The first one was followed by the next. - It looks like your friends are here.- The Dragon King stated without emotions.

“Get her out of here!” All of a sudden, a voice boomed through the hall like a snarl. Oddly familiar as it sent goosebumps spilling over me and a shiver skating down my spine. “Give her to me and the peace treaty is sealed” I didn't bother looking. It felt as if I looked, his gaze would crush me into smithereens. “King Riordan?” The Rogue King. “I don't want the Omegas, the food tribute, and the gold bars anymore. I want her,”

I let out quietly, and suddenly I feel him growl deeply into my neck before he begins kissing my neck slowly, his grip tightening around my body as I feel him tense. "Mine..." He lets out with a low groan, his tone possessive as he keeps me closer to him. I press my lips together and force myself to breathe normally, but I don't manage it. I bring my hands to his chest in an attempt to push him away, but I only find myself pulling him closer. I can't believe this is happening to me right now. Cole Drakov is the Rogue King... and here he is... having me pinned against a tree as he kisses my neck and claims me as his... and the worst part is...

Liam's eyes narrowed in confusion. Barlow, quaking with fear, quickly clarified, "My lord King Pendragon, I am Barlow, part of the Dark Web's guild of necromancer assassins. Three years ago, you and your Gods of War obliterated the Dark Web, sending shockwaves through the criminal underworld of Westernia. Since then, everyone has revered you as Biskeland King Pendragon!" "Biskeland King Pendragon, I'm begging you, spare my life. I realize my mistake. I never should have accepted this job for 30 thousand dollars. Please, you're known for your mercy, forgive me..."

someone said, and they all burst out laughing. Of course I knew where I was; it was the worst place anyone could find themselves, and for me, the daughter of the King of Zadok Kingdom, I wouldn’t live. The Berg Kingdom wasn’t like every other kingdom. From the start, they refused to join other kingdoms in forming partnerships and stood alone in all their pride and glory; we often referred to them as a rogue pack. They often had wars with neighboring kingdoms, but they were always victorious until eight years ago.

"They know me as the naive priest Luci, but I am Lucido, the last remaining royal of the Kingdom who was destroyed by this Kingdom, and I am here to take retribution." Luci answered with tears coming from his eyes, as if he was regretting everything. It was as if hatred and regret is fighting inside of him. "Then who is Luci my child? Was he never you?" Luci's face became puzzled as he heard the Sage's question. He knew that he wants to stop, but he couldn't, because he could never go back. Even though he is a fallen prince, he is also this Kingdom's Priest. He also loved this Kingdom's people, what he showed to them wasn't an act, it was real, his love for the people was real. But his hatre

Rowan had a vision, one Alicia readily embraced, but the fate of the kingdom rested in their hands, with many enemies, and traitors ready to seize that power. --- This is the END of Book 1 ---

The words rang in my skull again, no matter how many times I tried to silence them. Moonstone and Shadowfang. Her veins carried the right to rule both. She was the Queen of both kingdoms. And I— I was just the rogue prince who had clawed my way back from the dead. I had bled for this kingdom. I had fought to prove that my worth didn’t lie in the blood that tried to erase me, but in the hands that pulled swords, in the heart that refused to turn cold no matter how many times it was betrayed. But now… everything had shifted.

I know we all want to know what happened next on Lidia and Bruno’s part but why don’t you grab a box of popcorn and let journey together into the mafia world part. Thank you for reading, you all mean a lot to me. And let me quickly remind us of their names again: Bruno the ice king Lorenzo the tall man Matador the blacksmith Alarico the balancer accountant Gennado the old wolf Salvatore the ghost money laundering Gravino the cleaner