Rule of the Aurora King (Artefacts of Ouranos, #2)

by Nisha J. Tuli

There is magic in her. Of that, I’m sure. And mine is trying to get at it.

There’s a disconcerting sense that I’ve found something I’ve lost. Like I’ve come home.

He said my name. My actual name and I’ve never loved the sound of it more than I do at this moment.

“Who are you?” I ask, looking up at him, completely overwhelmed. “I am your worst nightmare, Inmate. But right now, I’m going to make you come so hard, you’re not going to care.”

He smirks. “I very much do, but you wanted to take it slowly and I’m trying to earn your trust.” I cock my head. “By giving me orgasms?” He grins, and the smile transforms his face. I didn’t even know he was capable of such a boyish smile. “I figure it can’t hurt.”

“I think I’ll have him killed.” Nadir takes a casual sip of his drink, and I choke on mine. “Why?” “I don’t like the way he was looking at you. He was watching your ass as you walked away.” I blow out a breath, puffing a lock of hair out of my eyes. “Is this what you’re going to be like now?” “This is how I always was. I’m just not hiding it anymore.”