Lady of Darkness (Lady of Darkness Series #1)

by Melissa K. Roehrich

“What makes you think I am alone? I have plenty of people who care for me.” “Yes, but you can be around people and still feel alone. You can feel alone in life, even when you have people you love and who love you in return."

“Stop trying to distract me.” A faint smile played on Ryker’s lips. “But I have so many methods of distraction.”

“Are you threatening me with a dagger to the throat?” Sorin growled. “Me? Gods, no. Nothing however? She’ll go for the balls.”

“Why?” she asked with a harsh laugh. “I am a mess of sorrow and rage and secrets. Even I stopped trying to figure myself out.” “Because sometimes we just need someone to sit with us in the darkness in the middle of the mess,” Sorin replied.

“Darkness is not a bad thing, Scarlett, but do not let it overtake the stars.”

“What are you doing?” she asked, her voice edged and hard. “Making sure you do not blot out the stars,” he answered.

“No matter what you see tonight, no matter who I am, promise me you’ll…,” she swallowed, her eyes closing. “I will find the light, Scarlett,” he said softly.

I see the stars.

“You would stay in the dark?” Callan challenged. “I would stay where I can see the stars,” she replied. And Sorin could have sworn that thing that stirred within his soul sat up at her words.

“You are far more powerful than you realize, Scarlett. If you decide to fight, I will be by your side in an instant. I will find the light.”

“Get up, Lady of Darkness.” His voice was wicked delight and his silver eyes glimmered. “Get up and play.”

“Scarlett Monrhoe, I would cross deserts and oceans for you. I would cross the realms for you. Did you really think a mortal man could keep you from me?”

“I swear to Saylah, if you call me Lady one more time, I am going to touch you right off this horse.”