Page 178 of A Cursed Heart

Whole.

He cradled me closer, kissing my forehead. My temple. My hair. My ear met his chest. I heard the sweetest sound in the world.

Rían’s heart. Strong and steady. Back where it belonged.

Together, we had defeated the Queen. I knew better than to believe this fight was over. But whatever troubles we faced from this day forward, we would do so together.

And we would win.

A small smile tugged on the corners of my lips. “You said you loved me.”

“Only to enrage my mother.”

I pinched his arm beneath his wet sleeve, pulling a hiss from the ridiculous prince. “For once in your life, will you please tell the truth?”

Rían smiled down at me, obnoxious dimples on full display. “The truth is, violent Aveen, my heart may beat in my chest, but it has always belonged to you.”