The Book of Azrael (Gods & Monsters, #1)

by Amber V. Nicole

They were creepy bastards, and ones I tended to avoid. Through the centuries, I had heard stories that some clans were actually peaceful and were called upon to expel and eat nightmares. I had only encountered the ones that instilled terror in dreams for the right price.

this paragraph alone has me so invested

“Groveling? Last I remember, you were on your knees more than I ever was, Camilla.”

“Where is Alistair?” I leaned forward as far as I could. “Unbind me, and I’ll show you.”

“That’s eight ways now, because when we leave here, I’m going to fuck the word friend out of your vocabulary.” He let me go and strode ahead without giving me a chance

You make me stay at castles with pretentious vampires. You make me laugh, make me smile, make me feel. You make me feel normal and allow me to forget that I am the sole ruler, because you see me when you look at me. I hate it, Dianna!

literally sobbing

“If that is true…” The fear in his gaze shifted, becoming another primal emotion. “… then I wish for you to infect me.”

“Remember…” Gabby swallowed, a single tear sliding down her cheek. “Remember that I love you.”