Highest rank: #396- proposal My boyfriend comes home from war to find his girl waiting but something isn't right. What happens when I find out I've been seeing ghosts my whole life? What happens when everything we thought we knew was a lie? Can we ever be safe in this new world?

A new Soldier has to face the reality of war.

Life after the death of Madame Crawford, still thrives. Jallarie is focused on finding Matilda in Italy. This book is explaining what happens in Italy and the slow insanity that wishes to consume Jallarie for good. "Do you wish to sign a deal with me?" "Yes." + 'Are you afraid of the storm?' The devil gave me a mesmerizing smile, holding me in his arms. 'The storm that thrives within your vulnerable mind and heart.' His voice rose from my neck to my ear as his shimmering red eyes watched me with hunger. 'It will always attempt to consume you, always now and forever more,' His soft, black hair brushed against his pale face as he tilted his head to me, 'Until you are mine and mine alone.' I had decided. This was my decision, and I was going to pull through it. The devil's a nightmare, but he is also my guard through the pain and sorrow. He is to be my soldier, my pawn, my strong willed companion in this game. He is horrendous. He is cunning. He is amazing. He is able. He is manipulative. He is handsome. He is my black knight. My knight that follows his Queen no matter what his risk is, no matter how extreme the situation is. He is mine to control in this game of life. He is a devil in a beautiful disguise and can fool many as he roams by my side. "Pitch Black as always Master Butler." The Undertaker. "Are you apart of the incidents in this town?" The Sheriff. "This statue is my treasure. And so are you Madame." Sir León. "My orders are to only be given by my Master. Please do not interfere." Claude Faustus. "My dear, you are truly an exquisite lady." Master. "I'm sorry, dear sister." Madeline Drowed. "Mommy?" Matilda Brooks. "What is your next order, Jae?" Sebastian Michaelis. "Sebastian...I command you"

CONTAINS VERY MATURE CONTENT. "Katarina," my name passed his lips in a gruff whisper and I felt like I was going to melt into a puddle. Rafe's hands ran over my body as he backed me up to the bed. Everywhere our skin touched a fire burned within me. It consumed me. In that moment I wanted him more than anything. I was hyper aware of his hardness pressed against me and I bit my lip. Looking into his dark eyes I could see his desire. His mouth was on my neck, his teeth grazing the skin. I let out a moan as he hit my sweet spot and I could feel his body react to it. He pressed harder against me and slowly slid a hand down the front of my jeans, leaving a tingling path as he made his way. "I want you to say it Katarina," he said. I felt his hand stroking me and I bit my lip. There was no doubt I wanted more, and he wanted to give it to me. "Say what?" I asked, my voice strained as I tried to hold my composure. "You know what," he said sliding my shirt up, sucking on my exposed breast as he teased me below. I moaned again and I could feel him smile. He thrust two fingers in and my control started breaking. I couldn't remember the previous arguments with myself, I couldn't remember why I had been so afraid of him, I couldn't remember why I had tried staying away. All I knew was I didn't want him to stop, I wanted more. "Rafe, I'm-"