Guarded by the Snake (Monster Security Agency, #2)

by Layla Fae

And yet, I couldn’t tear my eyes away from her. She was like a spectacular car crash, fascinating to watch.

At that instant, I understood all her previous smiles were fake or tinged with discomfort. This was the real deal, and it was radiant. Like the fucking sun.

The way he slammed Archie’s head into that counter was hot.

“Relax, bouncy squirrel,” Asan said, his sharp teeth flashing in a quick smile. “I signed the contract. You’re safe with me.”

It was in my blood, in my bones, and all I wanted was to sleep. Because I finally could. Because he said I was safe and I believed him.

“Good night, squirrel.”

For a moment, he looked confused, all hardness gone from his expression, and I almost melted. It was so adorable.

Also, three: if there’s no threat to me, I’ll have to let you go. And I’ll miss you terribly. My scary snake.”

The grudging admiration I felt for her for some time turned into a hot, possessive awe. She was magnificent, and I wanted all that fierce beauty for myself.

“You can bite me if it helps. Bite as hard as you need. I can take it, love,”

Another tear fell. I was spread open and so full, I couldn’t hide anything. In that vulnerable state, the word love pierced me like a knife. I couldn’t resist it, couldn’t remind myself it didn’t mean anything. And so I let it in, knowing it would hurt later when I had to rip it out.

I’d talk her into taking me, I decided. Just like I did now. I’d make her let me into her life, or maybe drag her into mine. And if she didn’t let me, I’d fucking stalk her and scare everyone else away until she finally agreed to be with me.

“Will you go out with me?” I asked. “Will you live with me?” he said at the same time.

“I love you, Kim. I can get you a ring, too, but a ring can be lost. A scar will stay forever.”

“I’ll bite you when both my spikes are in,” he said, leaning over to kiss my forehead. “One in your pussy, one in your ass.” He kissed my cheek. “And my tail in your mouth.”