Brigid Kemmerer

_______________ Rediscover the worlds of Emberfall and Syhl Shallow in this irresistible return to Brigid Kemmerer's New York Times bestselling Cursebreakers series. _______________ The King's Courier Tycho has made a treacherous bargain. Now beholden to the magical scraver who saved King Grey's life, one false move could end everything. Jax escaped his life in Briarlock and traveled with Tycho to Emberfall. But life outside his small village brings unexpected challenges – and unlikely adversaries. After years of hating the royal family and their magic, Callyn never expected to be at the Queen's side, with magic at her fingertips. But at the royal court, she can't trust anyone – including the man she thought she loved. Cast apart, Tycho, Jax, and Callyn must learn to wield the magic that is dividing their kingdom. As the magical scravers attack from the north and the king's rivals gain strength, time is running out. War is looming. Love is tested. And magic could be the only answer ...

Carving Shadows into Gold

It's terrifying to think that others might read his silence as consent.

"Did he put his hand between your legs and make you his little puppet?"

If he hadn't just been trying to kill me, I might think he was kind of striking.

I put out a hand. "For the good of Emberfall."

Malin clasps it without hesitation. His brown eyes meet mine, and be gives me a nod. "For the good of all."

I turn my head to look at him, and again, I'm struck by all the red. Like a flag of warning.

"Anyone could come along the road," he says.

It should be sobering, but it's not. I look right back into his blue eyes and grab hold of his belt. "Then stop taking so long."

King Grey still hasn't moved. His eyes haven't left the queen. "Whatever you want. Whatever you need." His voice is so quiet. "I will always yield for you."

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