When Ophelia suddenly pressed their lips together, Dallas's eyes widened. But his surprise turned to delight as he willingly embraced the lips and began kissing back. His hand reached for her hips, but before he could place his fingertips on her skin, it was jerked away with force. Ophelia glanced up in horror as Dallas's body was hauled away from her and Onyx stood in front of her. In the faint moonlight, she noticed how his veins protruded from his neck and arms, and how his shoulders flared up, making him appear even larger. His stance was predatory as his balled fist landed on Dallas's face. Dallas's body jolted back in pain, and Ophelia gasped. Onyx had his hand around Dallas's neck, holding him in place while his fists landed on his face. Ophelia yelled at him, but it seemed as if his ear was sealed. Ophelia had had enough and stepped in front of Onyx, grabbing his hand before he could land the fourth punch. "That is enough!" She snarled as she yanked Onyx's arm away from Dalla

"I told you I could see your punch coming from a mile away. This time it was even slower." Ophelia smirked and Abilene winched and groaned lying on the ground. Abilene's contracted dogs lunged at her, but Ophelia was quick to swing her legs and it landed on the one with fewer tattoos. Ophelia stood up and dropped the rusted, sharp-edged piece of metal from her bloodied hand. She had been distracting Abilene the entire time she had been cutting off her ropes with the sharp piece of metal she had found on the ground. The tattooed man swung his fist at her, but she was quick to catch his arm with one hand and her other hand grabbed him around his chest and threw him to the ground with a swift flick.When the first guy pushed her, Ophelia lost her balance and fell on her back on the ground. The man had his fingers around Ophelia's neck as he tried to strangle her. Ophelia's hands grabbed his arms, and her legs hoisted him up by his stomach and tossed him over her head. Ophelia knew she co

He expertly guided her through one complex dance pattern after another, perfectly synchronized with the music playing in the background. When the music stopped, they departed the dance floor, and the man took her hand in his and gently pressed her knuckles against his lips."Thank you for the dance." His voice was husky, with a heavy French accent. Ophelia smiled and removed her hand from his grasp."Would you like something to drink?" He inquired, and before Ophelia could respond, a hand reached out and handed her a glass of Champaign."You don't have to be concerned about that. I got her covered." Ophelia looked up to see Kieran staring down at the French man with stern eyes.“Let’s go,” Kieran moved her away from the Frenchman. They stopped at a corner from almost the entire ballroom was visible."He didn't like the fact that you were being touched by another man. So, I had to get you away from him, before he ripped that Frenchman to shreds." Kieran said as he sipped his drink and

This is the moment she had been waiting for the last few months. This is the moment she had fantasized countless times over the months and only longed to feel his body pressed deliciously against hers. His grip on her hips tightened and he picked her up, seamlessly carrying her to the small table and sat her down. He stood in between her legs as their lips hungrily devoured each others. He repeatedly kissed her till their lungs burned in lack of oxygen and they pulled back. He pressed his lips against her forehead and pulled her into his chest. His one arm was around her back and the other protectively held her head against his beating heart. Ophelia wrapped her arms around his waist and slowly tears dropped down her cheek. Onyx pressed his lips against her head and clutched his eyes shut.“I missed you.” Ophelia sobbed and his hold tightened. “I missed you so much you selfish beast!”“I missed you too, my love. I missed you too.”That night they left the gala together and to her temp

"He wanted nothing more than to have you, and I couldn't let him have you. I couldn't allow him to hurt you again. So, I locked myself up. They summoned the Demon once more and temporarily sealed the beast. And all the while, I tried to push you away. But like the demon had said, you pull him out. The bond we share pulls him out and you saw how I had shifted that night for the first time in almost twelve years." Onyx sighed and raised his head. He took her hands in his."You would always pull him out, you are his other half too, but he is a danger to you, Ophelia. Every time I'm with you and any strong feeling I have would pull him out. Every bit of rage, joy, sorrow, and love will pull him out. He would want to have you and I wouldn't be able to stop him. Ophelia, I need you to make a decision. I want you to decide whether you would stay with me even after knowing your life might be in danger for the rest of your life. Ophelia, you have the option of walking out and being free. Even