You Know I Love You by Lucy Darling

With her, I never stood a chance. Neither did she.

Settling down had never even crossed my mind before I laid eyes on her. Survival had always been the goal until I could get my legs under me. Now, I rule my empire that was built on my own blood. I’ve fought for everything I have, and Willa will be no exception. I won’t rest until she’s mine, forever.

In my shadowy world, there is nowhere for her to hide. Not when her bright light is so easily seen in all the darkness that surrounds me. She so innocently walked right into my life, looking for a taste of a world unlike her own. My sweet girl wants freedom, and I decide I will be the one to give her whatever her little heart desires.

Knowing I will never be able to let her go, I devise a plan that will tie her to me forever. I should feel guilt for what I’m going to do. For tricking her into believing me, into marrying me, and most of all, into loving me.

I will claim her and bring her into my world as mine, consuming her until all she can see is me. Nothing will keep me from what belongs to me, including my new sweet wife.