Sacrifice by Ruby Thorn

Eve Areli doesn’t believe in fate. But fate has other plans.

It leads her straight into the arms of Lucien Knight—a world- renowned archaeologist with irresistible power, dangerous allure, and a magnetic presence that feels almost… supernatural. Something about him stirs a deep, primal hunger within her. Flashes of forbidden intimacy haunt her—memories that aren’t hers, sensations that scorch through her soul like a past life she can’t remember. And yet, when she looks into Lucien’s eyes, she feels an undeniable pull, as if their destinies are forever intertwined.
Watching her every move is Detective Inspector Michaels, a man as relentless as he is enigmatic. A seraphim bound by ancient oaths to maintain the fragile balance between heaven and hell, Michaels’ warning is clear: stay away from Lucien Knight. He swears Lucien is a deceiver and that Eve has no idea what she’s stepping into.

But what if Michaels is hiding even darker secrets?
With the rare transit of Venus nearing, an ancient celestial alignment promises to unlock a gateway of untold power. Will Lucien use this cosmic event to finally bring them together, or will he sacrifice her to fulfill his own dark, forbidden desires? With demonic forces closing in, time running out, and desire spiralling beyond her control, Eve must decide who to trust—the man who ignites her soul or the one determined to protect her from him.