The Dawn of the Cursed Queen (Gods & Monsters, #3)

by Amber V. Nicole

"To admit fear is a sign of true strength. I hope you are aware of that. By saying it, you take that control back."

Perhaps it was truly a funny thing not to realize how broken or damaged you were until someone came along and picked up every single fractured piece and showed you how just being you was enough.

It was strange to feel peace when I could feel nothing at all.

“I’ll hurt you.” My voice came out as small and damned as I felt. “Then hurt me.” Samkiel’s eyes softened, and he stepped closer, his body almost flush with mine. “But don’t leave me.”