The Divine and the Cursed (Fae of Alastríona, #1)

by J.E. Reed

“You? You think you could be the one to love the monster?”

“The Divine and the Cursed. How fitting.”

The general of Brónach’s army. Her greatest enemy and the most feared warrior in Alastríona had just kissed her.

His touch was like fire, igniting every cell in her body. It devoured her, left her wanting more.

“Consider this your warning. If anyone, anyone, touches this female,” he gestured toward Arianna, “they will personally answer to me. They will suffer. Slowly.”

“My demons aren’t yours to bear.” “What if I want them to be?” Rion dipped his hands into

“Because you can hurt me in ways I’ve never been hurt. Without lifting a finger, you could shatter me completely.”

I need you to know that I’d give you anything, Arianna. No questions asked. If you want to go home, I’ll take you. If you want me to leave, I’ll go.”

“If you want my life, it’s yours.”

“I will never hurt you,”

“Just make it quick if you do.”

This was him risking everything. Because with her magic, she could end him right here. A simple shift and she could pull the liquid from that wildly beating heart and then the monster, The Demon of Alastríona, would be gone.

“More than anything, I wish I could heal the scars you carry in here.”

“Scars remind us of the battles we’ve survived,”

He tasted of salt and pain, but she devoured it all. And in that moment, Arianna made a vow. She swore she’d never let Rion feel alone again. Not so long as she lived.

“You will never, never have to spend another day in this life alone. I won’t allow it.”