Untainted (The Crystal Island, #1)

by Lilian T. James

Fear is a flame. It cannot be extinguished by will alone. You can let it burn you alive, or you can do something with it. Alter it, bend it to your will, forge it into a weapon.

“Putting myself first for once doesn’t make me a coward,” she said through clenched teeth. “I’m allowed to care about my future.”

You are mine, little star. Every inch of you was created for only me.”

You see, I don’t like people touching my things, and he,” she said, tilting her head toward Jaren, “is mine.”