When She Unravels (The Fallen, #1)

by Gabrielle Sands

“I don’t even know your first name,” I mumble like an idiot, still in shock at his revelation. “Damiano,” he says. “But don’t you dare say it back to me. If I hear my name just once on your lips, I know I’ll become addicted.”

I was about to tell her she can quit her job and I’d pay for all her things, but her outrage makes me backtrack on that idea.

“You will never put yourself in danger again,” he murmurs into my ear. “No one hurts what’s mine, not even you.”

“But I don’t want you to leave. Stay with me, Vale. Stay with me, and you’ll never have to fight another battle again. I’ll fight them for you. I’ll protect you. I’ll avenge you.”

“I don’t want a kept woman. I want a partner. An equal by my side. That’s you. If I’m about to become a king, you will be my queen.”