Burning Heir (The Serpent Heir Series Book 1)

by Kelsey Forster

Death, disguised as a friend, a lover—greedy for a single breath, a glimpse of my soul.

“For us to care for each other. Knowing only the other’s name was simpler. Now, fear and death bind us, and I’m not sure how long I can pretend your tears don’t hurt me.”

“I enjoy beautiful women and sunsets—a quell is not beautiful.

“Have I tamed the Serpent?”

I wondered if he was the only shadow I would ever welcome.

Maybe he was right when he said my breaths were owed to him.

“I didn’t think a flame could cast a shadow.”

“Light is a mask. I will find beauty within this darkness—if a candle is my only source, I will find it in you.”