A Game of Deceit and Desire (Girl Games, #3)

by Ruby Roe

“Why did you do it?” I say. “Protect me… I mean. Erase my magic?” She sighs, threads her fingers through mine. “There’s not an easy answer for that.” “Try.” “The simplest answer is because I didn’t like the thought of you locked away… from me. Because while you’re a constant thorn in my side, a nightmare to work with, and the pettiest magician I’ve ever met, you’re also singly the most talented magician too. Because I’d be desperately bored without you in my life… Because you fascinate me as much as you frustrate me. Because watching you work is like observing a master and maybe… just maybe because I’m rather fond of looking at you…” I mouth the air for a moment, so taken aback I’m stunned into silence. That was unexpected. “I don’t think I’ve ever wanted someone more than I do you right now…”

She laughs, leans into my neck and nuzzles the soft fleshy skin. “Bella…” “Yeah?” “I don’t like seeing you sad.”

“You know, I used to wonder about the alchemical formula for love,” she says and trails kisses down my neck and over my nipples. “Gods, you’re such a nerd, Remy. Maybe you should research it at Imperium University.” “I considered it funny enough.” “But you’ve decided against it?” She nods, kissing the top of my breast. “I don’t need to anymore.” “And why’s that?” I say and slide my hand between her naked thighs. I want to touch her as much as she’s touching me.

“Because I’ve figured it out. It’s you, plus me and the rest of eternity.”