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

by Amber V. Nicole

“She is not just your great love, is she? That furious blind need to protect. She’s more.”

“I thought that was one of your favorite things about me?” “It’s becoming my least favorite when you promise detours.”

“Don’t throw me a pretty smile and flatter me, thinking I will do whatever you say.”

“He would.” She smiled, but it wasn’t a teasing, flirtatious smile. This one was soft, tender, and loving. My heart beat frantically at the sight.

“I’ll stay close, so please ask the guards to keep their hands to themselves, or I’ll burn this entire camp. Promise or not.”

I’d never tell him, well, maybe not too often, but he was so gorgeous,

The sight of him set my blood on fire, and I wanted to lick every square inch of him. Of course, I couldn’t because he was also the nicest person in the fucking cosmos,

Samkiel bent to roll up their knapsacks, and while I was annoyed at his effortless heroics, at least he had a nice butt.

Samkiel smiled softly as he spotted me and glanced away. He always saw me, no matter what form I took.

“Only the really pretty ones,” I said, winking at Samkiel. He smiled at me with pride.

the world ending, my world ending.

What if I lost you again?

They didn’t just take him from the world but robbed me of him, our future, and any plans we had. They nearly took the one person I cared about the most.

I’d never be trusting when it came to him or his safety, never sweet or kind if I thought he was in danger.

“Dianna.” He said my name softly, dipping his head to catch my eyes. “Akrai.”

“Baby,”

“We have to make alliances, especially here and now. Do I fully trust him? No, but I trust you, and you’re here. I know you have my back regardless of what we face, as I have yours.

Samkiel just watched me. I moved his hands out of the way and pushed him back before straddling his lap.

“We are alone, and gods know when that will happen again once we arrive at the prison. Plus, I’ve missed you.”

“Gabby was stolen from me because I trusted others. You were… I will not do it again. I can’t.”

“I told you before, I am not the same as I was before. I will not change, and if that’s a problem, you need to tell me.”

“I thought we had moved past this.” His words carved my heart into pieces. “I thought after everything, you’d rely on me more. Tell me your plans. Do you want to tell me about the fires in the East?”

He wanted all of me, and I wanted to give it more than anything, but it was so hard, even after everything, to let every wall fall.

With how he was now, it’d only take a second for her to take him from me again. I feared myself and what I would do if that happened. I could fight her armies and dismember threats, but I could not fight death. It held the upper hand, and I always lost.

No more secrets, as if I weren't hiding the largest one. I was truly the worst of the worst, yet I smiled back at him, digging myself into an even deeper hole. Unable to rip that one truth from my throat.

“What does it do to you, my king?”

“You’re a very dangerous woman,”

“I know. It keeps me awake at night.” I smiled, placing a kiss on his cheek, then at his temple, then his nose.

I loved him unhinged, on the verge of losing control. I loved it when that tough layer melted away, and he let himself off the chain. I loved how I was the one who caused it, and it only made me want to do it more.

“You’re my only plan.”

“Not even once. I’ve never wanted someone as much as I do you.”

“How do you do that?” he asked, a smile playing on his lips. “Which part?” “Drive me completely insane.” “It’s a gift.”

“Can you do it to me forever?” My eyes softened along with the angry, blackened heart in my chest. “Forever,” I said softly.

“Trust me, baby.

“You stole clothes for me? How romantic.”

I’d die before I let her take you.”

for my own selfish one that if now I want to have my way with Samkiel and he happens to moan too loud, they will never think twice.”

“I can only be strong for so long, okay? You think far too highly of me, and I have been without him for weeks. How much control do you think I have?”

“Also, I wonder if the tentacles kind of hurt and if he’s into it. In my world, they had these tiny suction cup things.” “It depends on the species,”

“Oh?” My brow flicked upwards. “Slept with one of them too?”

“Is he what you came to claim, dark one?” Savees asked. “Something like that,”

“Told you to apologize.’” I shrugged, keeping my arms folded. “He is not fond of anyone who is mean or crass to me.”

“You’re supposed to be dead.” “I am not, but you soon will be if you ever speak to her like that again. Apologize,”

Samkiel was a sword and shield, always my protector.

“Don’t pull away from me again.”

“Well, I don’t like you reminiscing about the good old days with beings that aren’t me.”

“I wasn’t, nor would I ever. I’m extremely comfortable with you, Dianna. That means I can be my entire self. I may say things, but I never meant to hurt you. I share every part of myself with you. Besides, there is no competition when it comes to you. Not for me.”

I wanted to kiss him again, to ravage him aga...

I couldn’t, wouldn’t hurt him. Not when that wound on his side still caused him pain.

After all, you fuck too good.”