Bound by Temptation (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles, #4)

by Cora Reilly

I wasn’t supposed to want her, I shouldn’t want her, and yet…

The loneliness you felt when you were surrounded by people was the worst kind.

I’d spent my life for others, always putting my own needs second. Would it really be so bad if I took what I wanted for once? Never in my life had I wanted anything more than the girl across from me. Why should I deny myself this?

When he was around I felt so happy and light. Somehow I knew he was the one, the person I was meant to be with. I’d known it pretty much from the beginning. If there was something like fate, then this was it.

“I don’t know. Maybe nothing. But I want you, Lily. I can’t get you out of my head. No matter what I do there’s always you.”

I pressed a kiss against her temple and I wasn’t sure why I said it because it definitely didn’t make things easier but it slipped out, “I love you.” And by God, it was the truth. I loved Lily, even though I knew our love was doomed. She sucked in a breath before whispering, “I love you too.”

“I won’t lose you, Lily. I won’t allow anyone to hurt you. I swear it.” “I know.”

Love was worth risking it all.

“Nobody will take you away from me. I’ll fight a million wars if it means I can keep you.”

“God, you’re so damn beautiful. I can’t believe you’re finally mine.” “I’ve always been yours.”

Love was worth every risk.