What force of nature is more dangerous than love? Desire.

Desire is just as potent as love but more deadly and the high is so addictive that most would say the consequences are worth it. Most except for Julian Doyle. He's guilty of both Love and Desire, and because of this recklessness, he has watched the world change for over a century.

Cion has lived her life with the knowledge that the world is not as it seems. Sprites, ghosts, and demons live among the masses, and she is one of the 'lucky' few to know it. 

Cion and Julien are two completely different supernatural beings. Will they be able to withstand the forces trying to keep them apart? 

***

To kiss him sober is out of my league. But somehow with all these excuses, I still close my eyes and brace for him. I want to feel the heat of his lips but feel nothing. His breath is on my ear as he mutters, "Your name is beautiful."

Poisoned by Desire is created by Lydia Clarke, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Poisoned By Desire

I return to my body just in time for the guard change. Thankfully, I didn’t stay too long, or I might have put Xavier in danger. Unfortunately, I’m greeted by my father’s face instead of his once seated back in my body.


“Glad you could join us, Jophial. I hope your visit to Vaskar was satisfying.”


“Have you come to kill me or bore me with your lectures, Father?”


A hard slap met my face with fury. The taste of hot metal fills my mouth and as I recovered, a heavy collar is placed around my neck. My vision spins as I battle for balance. The blood pooling in my mouth added to my hatred of the man before me.


“You are a waste of my energy. I had hoped that your mother would have produced a more capable child and for a while, I was very proud. However, I can’t determine if I’m more annoyed that you attempted to usurp me or enraged that you failed.”


Chapter 46: Spare The Rod