Danielle Jensen

“How liberating.” Lara managed to get the words out between coughs even as she envisioned the horror on her father’s face should he discover the island he’d failed time and again to beat in battle was defended by women.

“Perhaps fate will favor you and one day you’ll find out, Your Majesty. Although as it stands, you’ll need to content yourself with my flawless needlework.”

shook his head. “Maybe she dislikes cocky little bastards.”

shook his head. “Maybe she dislikes cocky little bastards.”

“I will be the next Queen of Ithicana. And I will bring the Bridge Kingdom to its knees.”

“Maridrinian women are soft. They are weak. They are good for nothing more than keeping house and raising children. Except for you twelve.”

Erik, the Master of Arms

Magpie wasn’t his real name, of course. It was Serin

King Aren of Ithicana. Aren, her soon-to-be husband

One kingdom to save. One kingdom to destroy.