The Butcher (Fifth Republic, #1)

by Penelope Sky

“It’s called honor. It’s called honesty. It’s called integrity. And more importantly, it’s called respect.

“The first French Emperor of the Senate hereby condemns you to death.”

“You’re too fucking beautiful for this bullshit. Because if you were mine—” He shut his mouth immediately but kept his eyes locked on mine, like he wished he could take back what he’d said, but it was too late. “You wouldn’t have to make this decision in the first place.”