"Lucien kissed me as if he was starving, as if he was desperate, as if he was a sinner, and my lips held the keys to his salvation. His hands snaked under his coat, exploring my body like he was on a mission, like my skin had the answer to all of his questions, his desires, his prayers."
Obsessed with her neighbour across the hall, Nova spends close to three months watching his every move. Incredibly attractive, dark, and mysterious, Lucien is the perfect man for a harmless crush.
It isn't until Nova is attacked one day that she discovers that there is so much more to her neighbour and that maybe, she was right about him all along.
Lucien has been watching her for just as long, obsessing over her every move, scaring away every guy that even breathed the same air as her.
In this mutual obsession, dark romantacy short story, both Nova and Lucien have to decide: surrender to their fate or fight it every step of the way.
When the world is taken over by the vampire race witches are pushed to near extinction. They are considered a threat to the king's rule and sentenced to death by any creature who happens to come across them.
Vada is a witch that has lived in the constant defeat of exposure. When a tragedy strikes her life she is forced to flee her home to survive. She spends years on the run until she runs right into the wrong territory.
Alastor is the king of the vampires. Every species ultimately caves to his commands and he has no trouble forcing those who won't. He is cruel and doesn't deal with humans beyond a meal. That is until a red-headed woman seeks shelter in his home.
Will he blindly risk his kingdom for an unexpected spark? Or figure out exactly what kind of human she is and end her?
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"What? Too nervous?" He sent a smirk my way, hinting to his previous statement.
His comment sparked my stubborn side which only added to my desire. With a small intake of air I sat down on his lap.
"No." I met his eyes.
My answer was clearly a lie and he knew it. "Really?" He dared.
I went to reply but then his hand landed on my neck, cupping it with just enough pressure to probably leave a red mark. It made my stomach clench. I lost all train of thought the second he did it.
He hummed at my lack of response. His grip on my neck relaxed slightly but he didn't let go. His eyes dropped to my lips and I remembered what it felt like when he kissed me. They tingled with anticipation. He pulled me down closer to him so that my mouth was nearly on his.
"Kiss me." He ordered lowly.