Through Illusions and Deceit (A Court of Gilt and Shadow, #2)

by Stacy Jones

Voice a harsh whisper, she vowed, “You’re mine, Viper. You have been from the moment I saw you, and you always will be.

“Wait… ” she panted. “No, thank you,” he rasped, voice rough as he tugged her shirt up, growling low in his throat as he exposed her boy shorts.

“Again. More. Scream for me.”

It’s what I’m capable of right now, Baby. I need to kill or I need to fuck. I need the violence or pleasure. Go find one of the others until I’m under control.”