Forgive Me Father (The Shadows of Darkness Universe, #1)

by Katerina St. Clair

"Good girl. See, you can submit. Try to remember that the next time you feel inclined to open that pretty mouth out of anger,"

"I am no stranger to temptation, Eden," He says. "And while my devotion to God is unwavering, I fear you just might become my greatest sin."

David Faulkner will be hauled off in a body bag if he ever lays a hand on her again.

"Our father-" "Your father," I moan. "Only yours, Eden."

"And if God were to turn his back on you for this?" "I can always worship someone else."

I stare at the locked door, then at him. "What the hell is in there?" "Nothing you're ready for," He scoffs, nudging open the bathroom door.

"If you’re what sinning feels like, Eden, then I will gladly embrace the gates of Hell and beg for God's forgiveness for the rest of my life,"