When She Tempts (The Fallen, #2)

by Gabrielle Sands

I notice everything. It’s one of the skills that have kept me alive all these years.

Martina De Rossi might not know it yet, but she’s about to acquire a shadow. I’m going to be watching her every move. Not one hair on her head will be harmed while she’s with me, because I won’t give De Rossi a single excuse to break our deal.

He often asks me how I feel, and the question stumps me. I don’t know. I don’t know.

Until I saw him two weeks ago, I was convinced I was asexual. One look at him was enough for me to realize I’m definitely not.

Sophia. An incredulous laugh escapes me. Oh my God, this is who’s been missing Giorgio? A dog. A freaking dog instead of the sexy maid I’ve been imagining.

Hesitantly, she follows the command and cocks her head to the side. I’ve never felt judged by a dog, but I sure do now.

I’m already warm. It’s official. Giorgio is the world’s most effective heater.

I want my personal heater too

A low sob escapes me. Giorgio pulls me closer, like he wants to take me inside his body, and his lips brush against my nape. “Breathe. I’ve got you. It’s all just ghosts. One day, they’ll leave.”

But I’ve spent my life solving impossible problems, and there’s never been a more worthy prize than Martina. Whatever I have to do to have her, I’ll do it, because I know the truth now.