The Bond that Burns (Bloodwing Academy, #2)

by Briar Boleyn

But with Pendragon? I wanted it all. I wanted to talk—and I wanted to hear her talk to me. I wanted to know everything about her—where she really came from, who her family was, her favorite book, her favorite class. I wanted to sleep beside her. Hold her in my arms. Above all, keep her safe. But I

couldn’t look forward to doing any of those things. Because she didn’t trust me.

For the first time in a long time, I fell asleep believing that maybe, just maybe, I was capable of something better. Because of her.

“When you’re in danger, I feel like I’d gladly give up my life and everything in it to keep you safe.”

“Not fragile. You’re the strongest woman I know. But even strong people need someone in their corner. Let me be that for you.

Really take a good fucking look. Because I’m the one standing right here, right now, begging you to let me be with you. Not Tanaka. Me.”