Alpha King's Unfavored Mate
His jaw tightened, and I could see the tension in his shoulders as he took a step back, putting distance between himself and the book.
“It’s not supposed to be here,” he said finally, his voice grim. “This is a book of old magic—ancient, dangerous magic that hasn’t been used in centuries. It should have been destroyed long ago.”
A chill ran down my spine. “Destroyed? Why?”
“Because the magic in this book is forbidden. It’s dark, corruptive. Anyone who tries to use it risks losing themselves, their mind, their soul.” He met my gaze, his eyes filled with a warning. “You should have never touched it.”