Throne of Secrets (Prince of Sin, #2)

by Kerri Maniscalco

“You have no idea how tempted I am to cuff you to my bed, Miss Saint Lucent.” And just like that I returned to my senses. “Are you wholly incapable of uttering a sentence that isn’t rakish?” His smile was a quick flash of teeth. “Thinking filthy thoughts again?” “I’m not the one dreaming of tying you to my bedposts.” “Truly a shame. You might have some fun living out your darkest fantasies. I’m sure I’d look rather dashing in your bed.” He sighed when I didn’t take the bait. “I want you where I can see you. It’s either my room or the dungeon. My room would be far more convenient and less drafty.” At that I smiled sweetly. “Will I be sharing a suite with the crimson-eyed creature, or will I have my own accommodations there? Unless of course that’s what injured your back. Then I’d like my own dark, dank cell.” He stilled for a moment, his body tense. In the next moment, he was relaxed again, making me question what I’d seen. “How do you know I’m injured?” “How anyone else didn’t notice is the true mystery. I’ve seen you kiss plenty of people and you never once winced.” “Perhaps I should send you into the dungeon,” he muttered.