“So, your answer…?” Friedrich asked. “Yes!” Cinderella laughed before throwing her arms around him. He” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“I do not think the Colonel will approve of your engaging the enemy,” Ivo said. Cinderella pointed her head skyward. “I agree.… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“He lowered his head towards Cinderella. When he was a hand away, Cinderella covered her mouth with her hands. “Do not even… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Are you done now?” he asked as Cinderella drank her fill. “Yes, I think so,” she said, handing the water skin back… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Definitely worth the wait,” Cinderella pronounced, a little breathlessly, when they were finished. “Yes, you are,” Friedrich said,” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Colonel Friedrich is deliciously handsome.” “Marie! You are married!” “Yes, but that does not mean I am not shallow for your sake,”… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“The assailants spread out in a formation, giving her the opportunity to turn her back. But she couldn’t. Cinderella scrunched her nose… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“I know everyone whispers he is a rogue, but, Cinderella, surely you must realize he follows you with the loyalty of a… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“We’ve already visited Alsace. Twice.” “Yes, but I did not tell you all there is to know of it.” “I can hardly… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Friedrich’s soldiers saw them and started hooting and whistling. “I haven’t convinced her yet! Stop carrying on, or she’ll run the other… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“What do you think of the ball?” her companion asked. “It is lovely,” Cinderella said. “What do you enjoy most? The dancing?”… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Marie smiled. “I am glad to help in whatever way I can. And I am trying hard not to feel resentful for… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Thank you, my Lady,” the major said, bowing over her gloved hand and kissing her knuckles. After Cinderella reclaimed her hand, she… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella walked into Friedrich, pressing her face into his shoulder. The collision made dust puff like a cloud, but Friedrich slid his… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“She realized as she sat there, gaping like a fish, that she hadn’t ever seen the Queen of Erlauf smile. With great… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella grimaced, upset with herself and with the Colonel. It wasn’t her fault she couldn’t stand the slaughter. But there was something… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Although…it does raise an important question.” “Yes?” “We have both admitted we love each other.” “Yes?” “And we’re engaged.” “Yes?” “May I… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“In a few minutes, she stood outside Friedrich’s room. She had never been inside before—mostly because she had no reason to. He… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“What’s in the wagon?” Cinderella asked. “You can just sense money, can’t you? It’s gold.” “What for?” “It’s the exact amount Aveyron… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Where are you going?” “Back to the market.” “You’re just going to leave me?” “Now that I feel better, I have things… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“The book—” Cinderella started. “Is waiting for you on my desk. I’ll be along in a minute, although I shall miss you… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“He wriggled his fingers in a come-closer gesture. Cinderella minced over to him. “What,” she started, “do you want—put me down!” He’d… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella was not fooled. Up in a watch tower, a soldier cawed like a crow, and at the edge of her vision,… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Friedrich frowned. “I hoped you two would get along, but I cannot say I wanted you to bond this well.” Cinderella blinked.… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Um, Your Grace,” Margrit said. “Hm?” Cinderella asked, turning to look at more of her possessions scattered through the room. “What is… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“He tossed his crown aside and plucked a basket out of the sack. He took a deep breath, held the basket behind… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“She tilted alarmingly and almost fell, but she righted herself at the last moment and hopped several steps. “Darned cat!” “I have… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella winced in the silence and was about to whisper to the minster to move on when Friedrich touched her arm. When… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella considered joining the line until she caught a whiff of the refreshments. Food, she thought, abandoning her goal and following her… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“So, I was the best-bred mare to suit your purposes?” Cinderella narrowed her eyes. “You’re not winning any points for charm, Your… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella was grateful for the shade as she tried bending the willow branch and was whacked in the face for her efforts.” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella studied the colonel. “Haven’t you tired of history, or my voice?” she asked, her tone closer to sincerity than the stiff… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella’s head rolled back against her will, and she lost track of the conversation as her stomach heaved. “I’m going to be… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“He took Cinderella’s basket from her and passed her his. Cinderella accepted the exchange and started weaving willow branches into his neater… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“It hasn’t escaped me that in spite of our close relationship”—Friedrich said, attempting to lean forward and kiss Cinderella on the forehead.… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“The painting was a portrait of Cinderella, finished before the war. Before Erlauf. It showed Cinderella in a beautiful, elaborate—and uncomfortable, as… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Perhaps I could teach a horse to do tricks?” Cinderella said. “Like a dog.” “That may work better.” “Or I could make… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Friedrich raised his hands, as if soothing a wild horse. “Cinderella, you need to calm down.” “I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE CALM… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Good afternoon, Friedrich. Do you ever work? I’m starting to suspect you don’t,” Cinderella said. Friedrich nonchalantly adjusted his eye patch. “I… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Friedrich tugged on the collar of his military jacket and shook his head. Duchess Lacreux was a cunning woman—not at all what he expected.… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“What do you think of the ball?” her companion asked. “It is lovely,” Cinderella said. “What do you enjoy most? The dancing?” “The food.… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Bless the army for increased patrols, and bless me for memorizing their routes for library trips.” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“For the longest time, Cinderella had doubted Friedrich was ever serious about her. Now, as she saw the way his fingers twitched with nervousness… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Of course I would fall for Captain Emotionally Constipated. I could train a rock to hold more affection for me.” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Although…it does raise an important question.” “Yes?” “We have both admitted we love each other.” “Yes?” “And we’re engaged.” “Yes?” “May I finally kiss… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella smiled through the tears in her eyes. “Cristoph Friedrich, before I answer, there are some things that must be stated,” she said. “Yesterday,… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“When will you desist playing tour guide?” he asked. “I should think never. It is the greatest aspiration of my life to give historic… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“It’s been months since Friedrich was attacked. Isn’t the danger over by now?” “Not as long as the Colonel courts you, Mademoiselle.” Cinderella sighed.… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Isaia wasn’t Briar’s true love. She might love him, but it was the young innocent affection bred out of familiarity.” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Startled, Cinderella fixed her eyes on his mask. It was to her shame, but he was right. It wasn’t the thought of her marriage… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“And all the sweet talking of your mother?” “I want you two to get along. You need to get along,” Friedrich said. Cinderella peered… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
