Apprentice (The Black Mage, #2)

by Rachel E. Carter

“Even villains have a little fun.” His eyes hadn’t left my face. “But I’m not your villain, love.”

“I care what you think of me… I wish to gods I didn’t, but there it is. Making you miserable and angry makes me miserable and angry.” His laugh was bitter. “I’ve spent the last month hating myself.”

“I don’t want to be the person to make you mad or cry, Ryiah.” The words repeated, over and over in my head. I was stunned. “I want to make you laugh,” he said. “I want you to make me laugh, because gods know you are the only one who can.”

“I don’t want to lose you.” The words were so quiet I almost missed them. “Our friendship means too much.”