Empire of Desire (Empire, #1)

by Rina Kent

Have you been sleeping lately? I haven’t. The emptiness has been so loud and harsh and I’ve missed you, but I’ve hated myself for it because you don’t miss me, too.” “I do.” His voice is low, barely audible. “What did you just say⁠—” Any other words disappear when he grabs me by the face, his strong hands cupping my cheeks as he slams his lips to mine. A kiss.