Heart of My Monster (Monster Trilogy, #3)

by Rina Kent

“I’ll keep you posted on any progress I make.” “Is that going to happen anytime soon?” “No.” “Why the fuck not?” “Because you have a very important role to play.” “What?” His eyes light up. “Another war?” “Marriage.” “How can that substitute for fucking war, Pakhan?” “It does. In case you didn’t know, marriage can be a war at times. Isn’t that right, Adrian?” He grumbles an affirmative sound. “The worst you’ll ever have, Orlov.” “Word,” I agree. “Your wife will try to win at every turn, and you have to lose. Willingly.” “Fuck no. I’m losing no war.” “There’s no winning in marriage,” Adrian says. “Your wife is the only one you’ll relinquish power to, or you have to be prepared to lose her.” I nod. “Sometimes, you have to pretend you lost her just to get her back.” His brow furrows the more we talk. “This is so fucking confusing. I’m gonna win. End of story.” “Too new,” I tell Adrian. “Too inexperienced,” he replies. “He’s going to learn the hard way.” “And we’re going to enjoy watching every second of it.” “Hey!” He stares between us. “What the fuck is that supposed to mean?”