Between Two Kings (Split or Swallow, #2)

by Lindsay Straube

You are delicious when you are in denial.

“Are you begging me, Temperance?” “I’m ordering you.” “Even better.” Finally, Apollo stepped forward.

“I put you nice and close to us, in case you need anything.” The only thing Tem needed was a lobotomy.

“Will you be naked too?” “Yes.” He seemed to cheer up at that. “Very well.” “Really? Now you’re ready?” “I am but a man, Tem,” he smirked.

“I want you for the rest of my life, Tem. I don’t care what it takes. I want you and I need you and I love you and you’re mine.”

Men like Rowe allowed injustice to occur as long as they could benefit from it.

On the nights when things got especially bad, Leo read to her in front of the fireplace. She sat curled up in the armchair, soothed by the sound of his voice.

😭😭😭 Leooooo

I have told you before, but it bears repeating: I fell for you the moment I met you. You are bold, tenacious, and unstoppable. You are the most capable woman I have ever met, and I have always wanted more for you. At first, I thought that meant me. But now I understand you are whole all on your own.

Somehow, despite my better judgment, still yours,

I can’t stop thinking about you. When I try, I only think about you more. You’re in the whiskey I drink, the books I read, the stars I see. You’re a part of me.