Little Stranger (The Web of Silence Duet, #1)

by Leigh Rivers

“Fuck society.” I don’t think my words have ever been clearer than right now. “Fuck everyone against us.”

Willingly. I want Olivia to choose me. Please choose me. Nobody ever chooses me.

Something weird is happening to me. My chest is sore, and my eyes feel immense pressure, and they’re… wet. I think I might be crying for the first time in my life.

The only one who ever protected me was Malachi.”

“You’re mine, Malachi. You’re mine and I’m yours and I love you more than words can explain. Please forgive me. Please. I want you. I want to be with you, build a life with you, and make memories with you. I want to wake up every morning with you by my side. I want you to chase me through these woods and take me against a tree. I want everything you have to give. All of it. Everything. Because I choose you.

Malachi kisses me into silence. It’s a claiming kiss that takes my breath away. He grins against my lips. “I love you, Olivia.”

“I want to rip that fucking dress from your body then make you bleed all over it.”

“Run, little stranger.”

“You’re mine.” “And you’re mine,” she breathes,

“The only time you ever wear a ring like this is when I put one there, do you understand?”

“You left me for eight years, and then you left me again. There won’t be a third time, Olivia.” “Never,” she says desperately,

“Are you sorry?” She nods. “I am. I’m so, so, so sorry. I love you. I’ve always loved you.”

“I love you,” she whispers in my ear, taking my lobe between her teeth. “I love you, I love you, I love you. I’m so sorry I wasn’t strong enough, but I am now. Please forgive me.”

“I love everything about you. I never want you to change.”

I had it in my head that I wanted revenge on her—I now know I just wanted her back. And guess fucking what? I got her back. She chose me. Olivia actually chose me, and I intend to keep her.