Nightshade (Nightshade, #1)

by Keri Lake

“Have you learned anything from this, girl?” “Yes, Your Excellency” she said, tipping her chin up. “I learned that I no longer fear the dark.”

“Strong women will always bear the dangerous burden of a weaker man’s pride.”

So frustrating, the sensation coursing through me, like trying not to get worked up while watching a Henry Cavill movie.

“You no longer belong to the church or these people. You are not bound by the laws of their world. From this night forward, I am your church. When you are lost, I am your shelter. When you are in pain, I am your elixir.” Gripping her crown, he tipped her head back and stared deeply into her eyes. The intensity of his gaze tickled her stomach. “When you ache for pleasure, I am your mercy.”