Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)

by Rebecca Yarros

She exists, and I get turned on. I’ve come to accept that particular truth over the last year.

A world of hurt flashes in those hazel eyes, and I fucking wither.

I love her. Of course I love her.

I’m not going to lose the only woman I’ve ever fallen for without a fight.

“I fell for you.” I lower my head and look straight into her gorgeous eyes. She might be rightfully pissed, but she sure as Malek isn’t fickle. “And you know what? You might not trust me anymore, but you still love me.”

I’d forgotten what it felt like to be loved, really, truly loved—it’d been so many years since Dad died. And Mom… Not going there.

Gods, do I ache to kiss her, to remind her exactly what we are together, but I won’t, not until she asks.

I would rather lose this entire war than live without you, and if that means I have to prove myself over and over, then I’ll do it. You gave me your heart, and I’m keeping it.” She already owns mine, even if she doesn’t realize it.

Brennan just grins and opens his arms. “Welcome to the revolution, Violet.”