Labyrinth of Twisted Games (The Order #2)

by Katerina St. Clair

"Don't do that. Don't speak. Let me be here with you. Let me love you. I have spent two weeks watching you through the glass. I no longer have the will to contain myself,"

"You love me?" I question, watching the smile span across his mouth. "Desperately" "Then kiss me,"

"You can strike me, cut me, or bring me to my knees, forcing me to beg for mercy. You can break my fingers or slice my ears clean off. I will embrace every torturous action you inflict on me with a smile, savoring the taste of my own blood dripping down my face. I am no stranger to pain Forest Blackburn. Don't make empty threats toward me unless you are willing to see what I look like when I'm not protecting you,"

"If I answer, it only gets worse... please don't make me. I cannot lie to you, Forest. I won't. Even if it ends up killing me one day."

"I can't ever lose you," I whisper, hearing his gentle laugh. "You won't, Forest," He says, leaning down to whisper. "I promise."