Rise of a Queen - Book 2
Oh, dear goddess my name on his lips had me almost panting, my arousal building as his lips danced across my skin from the neck to the collar bone as he leaned in more.
“… Ruthless, a killer, cold, unsympathetic, I have had many women but I would never hurt you. I am not them.” He lifted me onto the counter in one fell swoop and stood in between my legs. He cupped my neck in his hands and leaned his forehead against mine.
“I am a beast that would burn this realm for you. Accept me as your mate Lamia, and you will be the only woman I ever touch, That I will ever want to touch.”