Arcana Academy (Arcana Academy, #1)

by Elise Kova

You are angry, fiery, passionate, often impulsive, and more determined than any creature I have ever met. And what’s worse is that—for as annoying as you are—you’re so gorgeous any sane man wouldn’t be able to take his eyes off you.”

Love me, hate me, but only look at me like my existence sets you on fire…

I want it. I want that comfort. To be held. Loved. I want to weep into a warm chest until dawn rises. Sob until I vomit, as if I could physically expel this grief. Yet there’s also nothing left to expel.

“May I carry you?”

“Please,” I say without hesitation. I’m exhausted to my core, and no idea has ever been sweeter than allowing him to be my entire support.

Kaelis wears a gloating smile. “Yes,” he murmurs. “Look at me with those deep crimson eyes. Look at me with all the hate you can manage and then some to hide the fact that you love me, and me alone.”