Kiss of the Basilisk (Split or Swallow, #1)

by Lindsay Straube

“Temptation, salvation, heaven, hell—you are everything, Tem. You are my undoing. You are beyond comprehension. There are no sufficient words to describe you, either in my language or yours.” His hands moved to her face, cupping her jaw. “My compass points to you. I could not change direction even if I wanted to.”

rather have half of you than all of Vera. Even if it means sharing you for the rest of my life.”

“I know you belong to him, Tem. And I know I want you anyway.”