Blooms of Darkness (The Broken Prophecy, #1)

by Anna Applegate

“I’ll enjoy taking my time making you fall to your knees before me, Little Rebel.”

“Are you worried for me?”

Kade’s calloused hand cupped my cheek, and his thumb brushed away the stray tear.

kissing my forehead before pressing his own to mine.

“Don’t you dare die on me yet, Little Rebel. We’re not nearly finished with this thing between us.”

He grabbed the bottle and turned back to me, suddenly stiffening. He released a low, menacing growl, curling his lip. His eyes were low on my body, and I looked down, suddenly aware of what he’d see.

“Who did that to you?”

“No one. It’s just a mark.”

“I know what a fucking stab wound looks like, and this one is worse than most,”

“Whatever comes, you are the most unexpected and beautiful thing that has ever happened to me. I crave you constantly. I need you constantly. I want to be selfish with your time. I don’t want you anywhere near the other contenders. Yes, it includes Ian, even if I know you are only friends.”