Thorne Princess - By L.j. Shen

"It’s fear," he corrected, stepping into her space. The scent of rain and expensive bourbon followed him. "You’re terrified they’ll see you’re not the doll they painted. That you’ve got teeth."

The stage manager signaled. The lights flared. Hallie took a breath, the taste of rebellion sweeter than any champagne. She didn't walk onto that stage to be a princess. She walked out to be a Thorne—and for the first time, she wasn't walking alone. Thorne Princess by L.J. Shen

Hallie turned, her eyes snapping to his. "And what if I do?" "It’s fear," he corrected, stepping into her space

"Then bite," he whispered, his eyes dropping to her mouth. "Stop playing their game and start burning the board. I’ll provide the matches." " he corrected