Within Obsession and Lies (A Court of Gilt and Shadow, #1)

by Stacy Jones

He would definitely be finding his Firláh—his Fated. And soon. Very, very soon.

He’d already been on the knife’s edge of obsession, but learning she drove a motorcycle? I think I’m in love.

The man still coiled around her like a lover inhaled deeply, then released it on a groan and murmured, “Mmm, I missed you. He’s right, ya know. I’d never hurt my Pretty Loon.”

“Fuuuck me. I got a better idea. You keep me.” He smiled lopsidedly, his gaze going slightly unfocused as he agreed with himself, nodding slowly at first, then faster. “Oh, yeah, that’s such a good idea. You can pet me and feed me treats, and I’ll lick your puss—”

“I’m glad you’re not upset. I did think about not killing him, so you could question him. Buuut… I’d kind of already killed him by the time I thought of that.”

“You knew I was watching that night at the docks.” “Yes,” Fear answered honestly. “Why didn’t you say anything?” “Pfft, a gentleman never interrupts a lady’s appreciation of his ass. That’s just common courtesy,” Viper scoffed playfully.

“That decides it. I’m getting your name tattooed on me.”

“Come, my Vixen. Show us that trust you profess to have. It’s time to play with your power.”