Fangs for Nothing (The Nevermore Murder Club and Smutty Book Coven 1)

by Steffanie Holmes

“Oh, we’re not friends,” I say sweetly. “I used to be engaged to Patrick, but then he decided to cheat on me with Claire, my best friend since kindergarten.” “I see.” Alaric withdraws his hand. “In that case, I shall rescind the tea invitation.” Alaric smiles at Patrick – a wide,

“We didn’t mean to hurt you.” Claire’s face falls. “And look, you’re happily engaged too, so it all worked out okay in the end. Can’t we just⁠—” “No, Claire, we can’t just. Alaric and I finding each other doesn’t change the fact that I trusted both of you and you betrayed me.” She recoils as if I’ve slapped her across the face. A sensation like pride spreads across my shoulders, filling me with joyous warmth.

Loving her will destroy me utterly. But I am more than ready to be ruined.