![]() Stealing The Throne
-- EXCERPT: “I’m here to compete, obviously.” My words may have come out sounding strong and confident, even a little snarky, but on the inside I’m panicking. My heart is pounding, my stomach is twisting, and I feel like I’m about to break out in beads of sweat. Calm your fucking self down. All the years of preparation and hard work, and yet my nerves still won’t settle, even though I know I went over little every requirement and know I’m allowed to be here. Shit, I thought being a woman would bring a lot of attention in an all men’s event, but I know the rule book like the back of my hand. I can be here. Not even Prince Elyjah can change that, so there’s no reason to worry. If I start to panic and anyone notices, they’ll pick me out to be a weak person, and I’m anything but that, especially when it comes to fighting. I had the best trainers who could kick anyone’s ass no matter the realm, and they taught me all they know. One of them trained with the Valkyries for goodness sake, which in and of itself lets me know that I can make it here. My heartbeat starts to slow down and I hope none of the royals pick up on it with their sensitive hearing. I find myself meeting Prince Elyjah’s eyes with arrogance. The prince’s lips turn down, but amusement appears in his eyes for a brief moment before disappearing. “This is no place for a pretty girl like yourself.” He turns to look at the royal guards standing by the entrance with their hands on their swords and I tense up. “Escort the lady out, I’m afraid she’s in the wrong place.” Like hell I am. “I deserve to be here, and I can be here, there is nothing in the rule books that says otherwise” The prince lets out what must be the most pretentious snort I’ve ever heard in my life, holding a hand out to instruct the approaching guards to stop walking. “I am sure the rules forbid a woman from competing in The Calling, and plus, you are without a doubt underage. What are you? Sixteen?” His words are clipped and reek of sarcasm. It lights a fire under my ass. ![]()
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Steve Guth
12/20/2019 12:49:52 am
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12/20/2019 08:41:13 am
Great cover! Sounds interesting!!
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Shirley Ann Speakman
12/20/2019 09:02:56 am
Congratulations on your new release Quirah, the book sounds very intriguing, best wishes with your tour.
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12/20/2019 12:33:28 pm
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12/20/2019 04:38:44 pm
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12/20/2019 08:11:33 pm
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12/20/2019 08:15:40 pm
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12/21/2019 10:42:46 am
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12/27/2019 04:53:07 pm
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12/28/2019 03:00:06 am
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12/31/2019 07:21:26 pm
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