Firebird (The Fire That Binds, #1)

by Juliette Cross

“A philosopher once said that while we cannot always control our circumstances, we can control how we react to them. It is better to take advantage of the smallest of gifts in these hard times. Take what you can, cherish what will give you peace and strength for the difficult roads that lie ahead.”

everything about her was both like a balm to my soul and an ache on my heart.

“You’re beautiful.” Julian’s voice startled me again. Blushing and smiling at the ridiculousness of his compliment at a time like this, I said, “Hush. You need your strength.” “You are my strength.” His voice was deep and raspy, his breathing labored from the fever.

“Every dragon waits for his god-given treasure his whole life.” His hand groped on the bed, finding my wrist and wrapping his long fingers around it. “And I have found mine.”

“Before you came, all of this was easier,” I admitted. “What do you mean?” “I never cared about losing my life.” “But now you do?” “No.” I hugged her close. “I care about losing yours.”

“I may burn in Tartarus for all the evils I’ve done.” His large hand mounded one of my breasts, squeezing till I whimpered with pleasure. “But by the gods, I’ll fuck my mate before I’m sent there.”