More on this book
Community
Kindle Notes & Highlights
Read between
August 20 - August 25, 2025
Worth it. The pain was more than worth it. I would spend an eternity taking these bites if that meant she was safe.
“Demis,” I whispered hoarsely, my eyes widening. “You’re a demis. A false god.”
“You’ll understand soon enough.” Malik tucked the tail of the gauze under the wrapping. “I have a feeling you will be reunited with your Queen sooner rather than later.”
“What’s wrong with my clothes?” Kieran demanded. A fair brow rose as Reaver mimicked Kieran’s earlier look. “I don’t believe they will fit me. I have broader shoulders.” “I don’t think so,” Kieran replied. “And chest.” Kieran’s arms crossed. “You definitely do not have that either.” “And my legs are not thin twigs that could snap under a breeze,” Reaver continued. “Are you serious?” Kieran looked down at himself. He didn’t have…twig legs or whatever. “Reaver.” I sighed. He lifted a bare shoulder. “Just saying.”
All these years—all these centuries and centuries—he’s been waiting. Sleeping even more restlessly after your birth. Sensing you, feeling you. He’s been waiting and waiting for the proverbial key to his lock, for his…pretty poppy to pick and watch bleed.”