God of Fury (Legacy of Gods, #5)

by Rina Kent

“You will not hurt Jay. He has nothing to do with this.” “You coming to his defense doesn’t help his case. Pretty sure Mom knows someone powerful in DC. Hmm…” “I’d forgotten the entire thing until Mum mentioned it again. Jay and I are just friends and he barely has time to come back to the UK anymore.” “So if he did have time, things would be different?” “No. You know why?” “Because I wouldn’t allow it?” “Because I never wanted a prince. I prefer an unhinged motherfucker.” “Hey! That’s me!” I grin so wide, I can see my reflection in his bright eyes. “Don’t smile. You’ll grow on me.” “Awe. I thought I was already.” “Seriously, stop grinning. I don’t like sharing it with others.” “Who’s the jealous one now?” “I don’t share, Niko. Am I clear?” “One thing we have in common.” “You still didn’t wipe that look off your face.” “Jesus, chill. I can’t believe everyone thinks you’re such a golden boy when you’re, in fact, a fucking control freak.” “You have complaints, baby? You can voice them, but there’s no guarantee I’ll take them into account.” My lips part and I can feel my heart crawling up to my mouth and spilling on the ground at his feet. His smile falters. “What’s wrong?” “You just called me baby.” “Oh. It⁠—” “Don’t say it was a mistake.” “It wasn’t. I want to call you that sometimes.” I clutch him by a fistful of his jacket and drag him against me. “I need to kiss you⁠—” The words aren’t fully out of my mouth when he seals his lips to mine and sears himself in my fucking h...