Ethan spoke as if it would pain him greatly to have to order Alex's death. Alex looked at me. I felt it would be better if I cooperated with Ethan, so I nodded. His eyes were wide with consternation. "I would never put Her Majesty in harm's way," he reminded Ethan. "Then, it's probably best for y
Ethan leaned over and found my lips, and I thought this must be what a person who's been wandering in the desert for years feels like the moment the first drops of water quench their thirst.It had been too long since he kissed me, not the Rogue King, but the real Ethan—my Ethan.His hands began to
But then, as he did as I asked and began to drive into my nub again, I shouted even louder, my ethereal moans filling the night air.When I came, it was hard. I felt my body tighten up and go into full spasm, my muscles gripping his shaft and quivering around him. It didn't take long for him to join
"What if King James won't agree to it?"General Vandough answered for me, "Then at least we will have tried to take the capital back peacefully. We can attack knowing any bloodshed is on their hands, not ours."Ethan studied my face for a moment, and I didn't waiver. He nodded. "Send a messenger," h
The queen sat across from me, her elbow on the desk, and her fingers weaved together under her chin.She waited patiently for my answer.Ethan didn't express his opinion, and I knew he wanted this to be my decision."How do I know you're not lying to me?" I asked."You know I wouldn't. Even if that'
I muttered, "How can he sit there and not even smile?""Excuse me, Your Majesty, what did you say?" the young Alpha next to me asked.I turned to look at him. He had a pair of bright eyes. He definitely was a good looking guy, especially when he smiled, he had a pair of dimples."Ah, no, nothing. Th
"Rosalie, it's too dangerous for you to go!"It was only Ethan and I left in the throne room after Jace brought another piece of news– the troops of the Western Kingdom had been fully dissolved by Damiam.Since there wouldn't be any immediate battles I needed to attend any more, I saw there was a ne
As we drove through Avondale, the sights outside of the window brought back so many memories to me, both good and bad.I thought about the time I'd been beaten and robbed, and I remembered how upset I was when I found out it was Soren who had arranged everything.But I also thought about how he did
The entire family had gathered in the dining room and was chatting amiably over a very impressive spread that had been laid out by the kitchen–two prime rib roasts, a honeyed ham, and three roast ducks were the centerpieces of the table, all of which were being enjoyed liberally by everyone.George
RowanMom ran her fingers across Selene's head, admiring her fine white hair. She looked every ounce the doting grandmother instead of a ball of uncertainty, like Maeve. Maeve was pacing back and forth near the fall wall of my bedroom, her arms folded across her chest and her head bent as she tried
Kacidra joined in the conversation. "Maeve is right, Rowan. We need to know what's happening with you and Hanna, or else we'll never be able to help."Rosalie's voice was calm and supportive as she asked, "Is it Hanna that's troubling you, son? Is she doing all right?My first instinct was to tell t
Gemma and Ernest had flown down with my parents and their son George, who was just two months older than Maeve's sons.A moment later, the library door opened and more of our family members poured in, as if they were fully aware of the thoughts I'd just had and I'd summoned them. I pushed aside my n
RowanThe castle was abuzz with its usual day-to-day activities. Servants and maids passed me in the hallway carrying baskets of laundry and trays of tea. I could hear the clattering of cookware as I left my office and walked toward the grand staircase off the foyer, seeing the door to the servants'
"Who? What happens?""There's so much more out there," Mara said dreamily. "So, so much more.""Maeve!" Troy called from down the beach.I turned to look at him, and when I turned back to Mara, she had taken off. "Wait!" I called after her, but she had already made it out of earshot, her footsteps l
Best of all, Troy was happy. He was at peace and at home. But there was still much work to be done.We were spending several weeks jumping from island to island, taking stock of the wellbeing of the inhabitants, and making a list of what was needed. Most of the islands were in need of medicine, inf
Maeve–Four Months LaterSuntra was not what I was expecting. I had become accustomed to the seemingly endless white-sand beaches of Avondale, where the sand grit was so fine it felt like powdered sugar as you walked barefoot in the surf. Suntra's sand was coarse and golden and dappled with tidepool
I straightened up a bit, shifting Oliver's weight in my arms as I narrowed my eyes back at him, sizing him up. A man roughly my father's age came bounding out of their house, waving at me apologetically as he leaned to whisper harshly in the ear of the man I assumed was his father.Whatever his son