Heat of the Everflame (Kindred's Curse, #3)

by Penn Cole

He tasted of the spice of his fury and the sweetness of his relief. His urgent grip slid to the back of my neck, the burn of his skin against mine searing straight to my core. “My Queen,” he murmured, the words rumbling against my lips.

You cannot defeat her. Your magic is a glimmer—hers is the sun.”

“It is not just my body that craves you, Diem. It is my heart.” He clutched at his chest. “My scarred, ruined scrap of a soul. Your smiles, your affection, the way you look at me, the way you see me... that is my lifeblood. I would sooner wither without food or water, sink into the sea until my lungs burst, abandon my magic and let my godhood burn me alive from within than endure one more day of life without you in it.”

require you. I am sustained by you. You are the flame that fuels my fire. Don’t you dare question that—not for a second.”

Don’t insult or threaten her, Diem. Be quiet and polite and—” Taran groaned. “We’re all gonna die.”

“Happy reading, dear,” she chirped, strolling away. “And don’t forget why they banned these books for mortals in the first place.” “Why is that?” “Because an education is the most powerful weapon of them all.”

“Show me your worst, my darling, and I’ll show you how far my love can go.”

“I’ll stand by you through anything, Diem, even when I disagree. I hope you know that. Whatever consequences may come, we face them together.”

And I promise you this—I will love you for as long as love exists.”