Protected Memories

'His velvety voice drew me in further. Our faces were inches apart. "Every second that I'm near you is a struggle. Your very existence lights a fire that is hard to contain," his hand brushed the side of my face. My skin came alive under his touch. "Your beauty, wit, those bright emerald green eyes," he brushed my hair out of my face again, "run through my thoughts all day." His forehead rested against mine. I could smell his cologne mixing beautifully with his aftershave. "You intoxicate every fiber of my being." I wanted to back away. I wanted to stay. I wanted to be kissed by him. To be held in his embrace. However, my gut reminded me that he is a dangerous crime boss. I shouldn't even consider staying. My conflicting feelings kept me from responding. He was clearly using restraint as well. Both of us holding back from devouring the person in front of us. Lost between the remaining adrenaline from today and what remained of my sanity, I brought my hand to his face. His eyes closed with my touch. "We should go to bed," he whispered, placing a kiss on my palm as my hand moved down his face. I nodded. "We had a long stressful day," I moved closer as he spoke, "neither of us are in the right state of mind." My body was magnetized to him. Any remaining strength that I had against this siren was fading with each gentle touch.'

Dr. Cordelia Hart lives a simple life as a resident in the city. All she needed was her best friend, Dahlia, and her career. Little did she know what awaited her when she agreed to going out with Dahlia. Forgotten memories bring to light dark plots within her own family and her chosen. She must learn to adapt to her new life or be consumed by her enemies.