Tears of Tess (Monsters in the Dark, #1)

by Pepper Winters

I loved this man, but missed him at the same time. How was that possible?

“Don’t stop living while you endure. And don’t let the pain of your past stop you from being happy in this new life.”

“Monsters find each other in the dark.” I couldn’t read his tone, and I didn’t like the implication. Am I a monster? Compared to Brax most definitely, but Q… there were limits he crossed that I never could. Had we found each other in the darkness?

Unlatching our grip, he smeared our combined blood on my tattoo. “You’re the first bird I released who came back. The only bird.” Tears glassed my vision as I caressed his cheek. “I was always running to you. I just didn’t know it. My freedom is in your captivity, Q. I fly when I’m with you.” He licked his lips, worshipping awe and rapture in his gaze. “Je suis à toi.” I am yours. I shook my head. “Nous sommes les uns des autres.” We are each other’s.