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

by Lindsay Straube

“I didn’t realize snakes were so easily offended.” Caspen’s smile only widened. “I would not suggest calling us ‘snakes’ either. Not unless you have a death wish.” “Seems like a lot of rules to follow.” “Knowing you, you will not follow any of them.”

They left the bar together, all linking arms. Gabriel extracted himself with some difficulty before saluting them with a flourish. “It’s been a pleasure, gentlemen.” “I’m a lady,” Tem said. “Barely.” She smacked his chest. Leo held her back. “That’s our best man you’re accosting.” “That would require a wedding,” Tem insisted.

“Tem.” He arched his head back in exasperation. “Knowing you has been the single most torturous experience of my life.” Tem pressed her lips to his exposed neck, murmuring her next words against his skin. “You’re the one who asked me to torture you, remember?”

“I will not survive you,” he said, his voice a guttural whisper. “Do you even want to?”