Kingdom of Villains

by Ella Fields

“Before a little patch of wild sunshine intervened, thus ruining all of your murderous plans.” Regin cursed, and I wasn’t sure I was breathing

“Your heart has claws, fire-breather. But your soul?” His eyes met mine, aglow with affection I wasn’t sure I wanted or deserved. “Soft as silk.”

This prince I’d found in my family’s dungeon was certainly something. Nothing I would have ever expected to happen to me. Not even in my most dizzying daydreams. And it would seem that in my anguish, I’d easily forgotten that I’d happened to him, too.

“Fine, but don’t you dare forget…” I inhaled her deeply, stirring the hair over her ear, and murmured with vehemence, “I fucking love you, Fia. I’ll love you regardless of what you choose to do with me.” I stole her hand and placed my lips upon her palm. “Until every star burns out.”

Fia twined her fingers in my hair, the arm at my shoulders curling tight. “Until every star burns out.” My lips grazed hers as I vowed, “And the moon ceases to hunt the sun.”