A Dawn with the Wolf Knight (Married to Magic, #5)

by Elise Kova

“I want you to help make it so that I do not think of Conri. I want to—need to be satisfied in a way that I have not been in years.” He searches my face. “Have you known many men?” “Not many. But enough that I assure you I will not be a disappointment.” I take a small step forward, our bodies nearly flush. “Enough to know what I’m doing and what I’m asking. I don’t go in blindly, or in haste.” Evander chuckles deeply. “Not in haste? How is moving on me to spite the man who you just learned is laying plans to kill you anything but haste?” He shakes his head and pulls away. The palm that was on his chest grabs the night air, icy after touching him. “I will not be a thing for you to use.” “You’re more than that,” I blurt. He stops, but doesn’t turn back to face me. I instantly regret this choice to try and persuade him. I should have let the matter drop. “Why?” I have to tell him. Not just for the sake of trying to convince him, but because he has a right to know what I’ve been doing. Especially if it is something that he would prefer I stop. Given how he’s acting, he might find the idea nauseating. “Because…” I gather all the courage I’d just found. Don’t leave me now, I silently beg that braver side of me. “Because you are the only thing that has allowed me to break free of him.” “Yes, and you can still do what you need here.” “That’s not what I mean. Evander, you—I think of you.” “What?” he whispers, finally turning to face me once more. Evander searches my expression. “Ev...