A Wraith Beneath the Tides (Beyond the Tides, #1)

by Emilia Jae

If he wished to play games of the mind, he would soon learn that she never lost.

“Perhaps I like trouble. It keeps things interesting.

“Had to let you sweat a little.” He shrugged. “Builds character.”

“Foolish mortals.”

No, Draevyn Rowe wasn’t difficult to look at. If anything, she found it difficult to look away. “Yes, you’re quite vile, if you would like honesty,” she lied.

“Touch her and you’ll fucking burn.”

“Bold of you to insult someone you fear.”

“You’re really irritating when you’re breathing, you know that?”

“This is my chance to prove I’m not the monster everyone believes me to be. This is my chance to do something good.”

“You’re infuriating sometimes.” “Well, that’s a relief,” he said. “Two days ago, it was all the time.”

“I believe that if you want something done right, you should never rely on a man.”

“If it’s a monster they want, then it’s a monster they will fucking get.”