When Flowers Wither
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Last published Mon, Aug 9, 2021
SEQUEL: When Flowers Bloom
Korina Grey was kidnapped and thrown in an ultimatum by someone she least expected. Dante is hiding something from her and this is her chance to figure out what monsters he has hidden under his bed.
She had nothing to lose. Only Dante.
She had to choose between her friendship with Dante or his life.
Dante wants Korina more than he should. He wants to protect her, but she can't seem to keep her nose out of things. Dante wants to tell her, he has to. She had the key to everything. Korina could solve every problem, answer every question, her blood could make people wither before her. All Dante had to do it tell her.
He didn't want to.
Dante didn't expect to care if she got hurt. He didn't expect to want to rip every set of eyes out of their sockets when their gaze set on her too long. He didn't know if he wanted to kiss her or leave.
Korina is strong, but what he had to tell her might corrupt her.
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