Reckless (The Powerless Trilogy, #2)

by Lauren Roberts

“It’s a close game,” he murmurs. “And I’m not accustomed to losing.” I scoff softly. “No, you’re used to that pretty face and title of yours getting you everything you want.” He pulls back enough to look me in the eyes, allowing me to glimpse the emotion peeking through the cracks in his mask. His gray gaze travels over my face, taking in every disheveled inch of me. “Not everything.”

“You cannot be nothing when you are everything to someone else.”

“Don’t deflect, Gray,” I call behind her. “Do you think it will rain today? I’d rather not be drenched again. I’m still drying off from yesterday.” “We kissed.” I see her back stiffen beneath the damp shirt sticking to her skin. “Three times now.” She turns, looking tired. “Why are you telling me this as if I’m not constantly avoiding thinking about it?” “Because this is already more difficult than it should be,” I say, taking a step toward her. “You’re not just a mission to me. You’re not just another enemy for me to find. You’re something even more terrifying.” Her voice is little more than a whisper. “And what is that?” “A need.”