Shadow Princess (Zodiac Academy, #4)

by Caroline Peckham

like this. “Fuck, you smell so good,” I groaned as the scent of cinnamon enveloped me. “I’m really having to fight against the urge to kiss you right now,” he joked,

“You’re going to walk out of here, Lance Orion. You don’t die like this in some dark cave. I need you.”

“Now Solaria needs you…as their Queen. Promise you’ll claim the throne. Share it with Darius, he’s not his father.” His hand fell from my face like he wasn’t able to hold it there anymore. “Promise,” he whispered and the look in his eyes made me give in. “I promise. But you’ll be there too. Darius needs you. I need you.”