Bound by Ravens (Bound by Ravens, #1)

by Jesikah Sundin

I only want you, Taryn Hunt. Confusion crept back into focus. Was this all to ensure I didn’t make a scene and ruin our plan? Watching Finn, I was suddenly aware of just how sensually he moved. He oozed every fantasy females desired and could steal a heart with a well-planned smile and silver-tongued confession. Like in the pond. Like at the inn. Like just now before approaching our target. “Your dance partner appears heartbroken,” a cultured mainlander voice said in an intentionally loud voice. Finn arched a brow at me and I blinked out of the trance I was apparently in to find Lady Winslow chuckling at me. “She likes to seduce me,” Finn replied, a humored twist to his lips, though his eyes were soft and strangely protective when meeting my gaze. I almost rolled mine in reply. He turned back to Lady Winslow and, in a low, husky voice, said, “But she doesn’t have what I want.” “And what do you want?” Her fingers played with a button on his shirt. I partially turned away, pretending not to notice Tommy’s hot stare while also pretending to be interested in finding a new dance partner. But I continued to watch from the corner of my eye. “I know your tastes, Lady Winslow,” Finn said with a devilish smile. That smile. That stars damned smile. “Let’s not play games, aye?” Her finger traced down his chest. “What if I like games?” “Dangerous . . .” His gaze traveled to her mouth. “To tempt an elf with games.” She laughed, a low seductive sound that clawed down my spine. Finn’s smi...

I'm actually sitting here, crying in my prom dress (I'm not but I would be if I were in her place, cuz I wouldn't believe a single word that would leave his lips after that).