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

by Penn Cole

“My Queen,” he murmured, the words rumbling against my lips. “Hello, Prince,” I gasped. “I missed you, too.”

“Desire?” He gave a dark, throaty laugh. “Desire is a pathetic word for what I feel for you. I 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.”

“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.”

It’s a constant war against my instincts to lock you up somewhere safe, where no one can ever hurt you. But a phoenix isn’t meant to be caged—it’s meant to fly.”

“I beg to differ. The best healer in Emarion once told me skin contact with a loved one has powerful healing effects.” He laid his cheek against my inner thigh and glanced up with a sinful smile. “I’m just getting the most from my medicine.”

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