Empire of Flame and Thorns (Flame and Thorns, #1)

by Marion Blackwood

So I do the only thing I can think of. I throw my drink in his face.

“Practice for what?” I reply. A smirk curves his lips. “Obeying my commands without question.”

“Let’s just say that there are only two reasons to touch a dragon shifter’s wings. To inflict pain. Or pleasure.”

Because Goddess above, I actually like Draven Ryat.

My mind can barely process it. Draven Ryat, the Shadow of Death and Commander of the Dread Legion, one of the most powerful and dangerous dragon shifters in the world, is completely undone by my simple touch.

“I wasn’t trying to sabotage you, little rebel. I was trying to save you. From this.”

I am not his slave. I will not let him drain my energy while he keeps me collared and kneeling at his feet. I would rather kill myself than spend the rest of my life as his slave. Or better yet… I would rather kill him.