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“I did not think I would run into you here,” he smiled, stepping closer to her. He lifted her chin just like he did back at the sex bar. His touch was gentle, soothing.

Winter could feel herself relaxing.

“What are you doing here?” he asked, his voice was raspy with need as he stared down at her lips.

She stood on her toes, she could kiss him now. 

They could finish what they started. She wanted to. Badly.

Focus. Focus. Focus.

He was the enemy

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Winter Ogallan has spent her life hiding a deadly secret. When her sister Ava is executed to protect her, Winter's path is set—kill the king responsible for her family's pain. Now, years later, Winter is ready to exact her revenge. 

But as she navigates a web of secrets, a sickly prince, and an unexpected ally, the lines between enemy and friend blur. With a brewing rebellion and her growing feelings for the prince, Winter races against time to fulfill her mission and protect those she loves.

"You took a vow in blood. Honor it in blood"

Winter Is Coming

"You're not good enough" the witch sneered, placing her fork down.

I swallowed my retort. I didn't want a fight.

"Do you know what I am?" she asked, sipping her wine.

"A witch," I muttered, tightening my grip around the fork.

"I'm a monster. And no matter what you think, you're a monster too. You're much worse than I am though," she laughed, her eyes were red from all the wine she had gulped down.

"Why are you telling me this?" I gritted.

"Because no one could ever love a monster. No one will ever love you," she replied.

My heart squeezed. Tears brimmed in my eyes as I stared woefully at my plate.

"I said no," I snapped, glaring at her.

Another order but I was done taking orders from her.

Chapter Twenty One