The Ritual (L.O.R.D.S., #1)

by Shantel Tessier

“You were mine yesterday, today, and tomorrow.”

I was better off being in the dark.

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.”

If this is what it feels like to drown, I don’t want to be above water.