The Ritual (L.O.R.D.S., #1)
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When you break the surface and get that first breath and feeling the sun on your face. That’s what Ryat is to me. My sun. My air.
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“Earlier in the shower made me realize I’ve gone fucking soft on you, Blake. Know why?” He doesn’t let me answer. “Because you cried. Because another man tried to hurt you. That’s what I’m trying to protect you from. I should be your biggest threat. But instead, I’m falling in love with you.”
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“I can see you, touch you, and kiss you.” I wipe it away with my thumb. “I can love you.” My eyes drop to her plump lips, and her bottom one trembles. “You, Blakely Rae Archer, are my heaven.”
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“Fuck, Blake,” he growls, pulling his face from mine. His lips drop to my neck, and I tilt my head to the side. “I love you so goddamn much.”
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Tears sting my eyes while I try and catch my breath. “Don’t ... Don’t do this.” “I love you, Blake,” he whispers. “No. No. No. Don’t,” I shout, gripping his bloodstained shirt. “Why?” Why would he do this to us? To me? “You think I’d kill for you, but not die for you?” He shakes his head gently. “Silly girl.”