A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #1)

by Kresley Cole

because he would destroy anything that sought to hurt her.

In the past, he might have enjoyed the attention, possibly accepted an invitation or two. Now he found their interest vaguely insulting. As if he’d choose any of them over the creature he followed so closely!

That thought made fury fire in him, made him relish the idea of killing anyone who’d treated her ill.

His voice gravelly, he answered, “I think you’re the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen.”

she’d finally made his life worth living.

Lachlain was lost for this Emmaline.

“You’d take my side over hers? When you’ve known me for so short a time?” He caught her gaze. “I will always take your side. Over anyone’s.”

“It’s you, Emma. It’s always been you.”

She turned from him and stole into the shadows. She was born to haunt this place. To haunt him. He continued to stare long after she disappeared.

He would chase her forever.

He could find her. He had before. Put him anywhere in the vicinity, and he could track her straight to Helvita.

She was meant to be found by him.

“What would you do for her?” His brows drew together at the absurd question. “Anything,” he rasped.

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“How did you find Helvita?” she asked. “I followed you. Emma, I’ll always come for you.”

“My gods, I love you.”

All of them were insane but for Emma.

“You love me?” “Always, Emmaline,” he grated against her lips. “Always. So damn much you make me mad with it.”