Ruthless Creatures (Queens & Monsters, #1)

by J.T. Geissinger

“No one-night stands. No girlfriends. No anything since I first laid eyes on you.”

I can’t be away from her. I can’t concentrate. My head is full of nothing but her, when it’s supposed to be focused on everything else. I’m leading my men into war, and I hardly care what happens. Nothing means anything anymore. Except her.

Because for the first time since I was a boy, I’m fighting back tears.

“I’d kill him before I’d betray you. I’d burn his whole empire to the ground before I’d turn my back on the woman I love.”

I’m his queen … and he’d kill his own king for me.

“I’d impale whole armies on my sword if you asked me to.”

Nobody threatens my baby.

Jesus Christ. I told her she’s beautiful. Next, I’ll be spouting poetry. I’m a goddamn pathetic mess.

Natalie Peterson is the brightest flame, and I’m the moth flying straight into her fire. Okay, baby. Let’s see how hot we’re gonna burn.