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

by Tessa Hale

“I’ll be fine,” I assured them. “I’m good at fading into the background.” Ronan stared at me. “The last thing that you are is invisible.”

Those amber eyes sparked with gold flecks. “Pretty sure I’d do anything for you.”

“If you ever share my private business with anyone ever again, I will castrate you myself.” Our entire table went silent. Trace swallowed, then nodded. “Understood.”

I shoved off his lap, needing space. “I don’t get it. If I don’t have any abilities, why did you bring me here?” It was only risking exposure for them when they didn’t need to. The guys all shared a look, but it was Ronan who finally spoke. “Because you’re our mate.”

Dash brushed his lips against mine. “I am fully me, the best version of myself, when I’m in union with you. I’m not willing to lose that, to lose a chance at a life with you, for the guarantee of power and a long life. I’d rather a day with you than a lifetime without you.”

Colt’s lips skated along my skin. “He’s right. I can live a lifetime in just a few stolen moments with you.” Dash’s finger traced along my lower lip. “Without you, I could become a monster. With you, I’m just who I was meant to be.”

Dash’s finger traced a line up my inner thigh. “Did you know that the clit has over eight thousand nerve endings?” I let out a tiny sound. A grin spread across his face. “I’m going to make each one stand up and beg.”

“She was shaking like a damn leaf while those bitches taunted her. No one goes after my mate like that.”

The pain eased at the contact with Trace. “No one gets to spew lies about you when I’m around.” Those violet eyes blazed as his chest heaved. “I was wrong. I think it’s you who’s going to ruin me.”