The Bridge Kingdom

No. I refuse to turn you over to be slaughtered. I’ll damn well let them feed me to the sea before I ever agree to that. I love you too much.”

Because Lara is queen. And because I love her.”

“And all it took to earn your affection was the poor boy jumping into shark-infested waters to save your ass.”

Your wish is my command, Your Majesty,”

I will,” she whispered. “I promise.” Turning, Lara rested her forehead against his chest, focusing on the feel of his hands. On the sound of his heart.

necklace around her neck. “It was my mother’s.

Carefully, he brushed her hair to one side and fastened the

Hours of her reading aloud while his head rested in her lap,

And because she needed to say it, but wasn’t ready for him to hear, she whispered, “I love you.

he said, his lips grazing against hers. “And I will love you, no matter what the future brings. No matter how hard I need to fight. I will always love you.”