A Duel with the Vampire Lord (Married to Magic #3)

by Elise Kova

Yes, give it to me, I think. The voice from battle is back, but different. It is my own now. I am that voice calling for more, more! Give me everything. Give me pleasure. Give me pain. Break me. Make me. Ruvan, I am yours.

He caresses my cheek, tears falling onto my face. “You are my bloodsworn, my chosen one, the woman to whom I have bound my life, for whom I draw breath. No curse, not even death, would take me from you.” I smile weakly. “And what if death takes me from you?” “I will not let it…if you permit me.”

“But I will not save you without your permission. I have taken you once from your world. I did so without your permission or your blessing, and I changed your life forever. I will not change your life again without your consent.”

“Will it hurt?” Ruvan smiles tenderly and caresses my cheek. “My darling, I swore I would never hurt you. I swore it in an oath and as a man. I promise you, it won’t hurt in the slightest.”

“Down, my king.” I push him back into his chair. “Now we both have work to do.” I plant one more teasing kiss on his lips. “The seasons are turning and the festival will be here before we know it. So pick up your crown and your quill, and I shall get my hammer. Together, we shall make something wonderful.”