Legacy of Shadows (Supernaturals of Castle Academy, #1)

by Tessa Hale

“LeeLee,” Colt said, his voice a coaxing croon. “You don’t talk to anyone. It’s like you’re a ghost. No one even acknowledges your presence.”

His eyes were fixed on my side, as if he could still see the marks. The gold in his irises glowed like fire. “Who. Hurt. You?”

Colt’s back teeth ground together. “You don’t mess with anything. I’ve wished you lived with us from the day we met. I want you in my life. Every part of it.”

I looked up at Ronan. “Thanks for helping me.” Those amber eyes sparked with gold flecks. “Pretty sure I’d do anything for you.”

“Trust me when I say, you’re the only one that I want. Always.”

“Don’t fight. Please.” I looked between the two of them. “I just want one night where I can pretend to be normal. Just for a little while.” Ronan stepped forward, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. “You’ll never be normal. You’re far too extraordinary for that.”

“Call her a problem again and I’ll burn every inch of skin from your body,” Trace said.

“My scent tells you I’m your mate?” Declan nodded. “It’s indescribable in any sort of earthly terms. But it feels like being on fire and coming home all at once.”

Declan leaned back in his chair, grinning wide. “Don’t apologize. This is going to be so much fun.”

But now you’ve crossed the line. You’ve hurt what’s ours. Our most sacred gift. I should gut you where you stand.”

“You didn’t see her.” Trace’s voice was low, but it carried so much emotion. “She was shaking like a damn leaf while those bitches taunted her. No one goes after my mate like that.”

He arched a brow. “And my mouth was between those pretty little legs all night. Don’t think we need to worry about swapping a little saliva.”