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Introduction
"Get on your knees," Imset whispered in her ear, rolling a finger over her lips. She nodded, unable to speak as she lowered before him. His eyes twitched as she put her mouth to him, as if on instinct, or a lack of any more self-control.
"Fuc-" he inhaled, feeling the back of her throat press his tip suddenly. He pressed her head forward, feeling himself falling over the edge of his need. He spilled into her throat, watching her swallow then lick her lips, eyes dilated fully. He couldn't control himself anymore, pulling her up and slamming her into the shower wall.
"Do you want to know what it is to belong to me?" he asked, nipping at the skin of her neck. She nodded violently. She wanted all of it, whatever he would give, whatever it would mean.
(This is a dark romance! Readers beware: triggering scenes with abuse and/or violence. Follow the author on Instagram @the_unlikelyoptimist)
When Aishaās friend Aiko goes missing during their senior year of college, no one seems to question it when the campus police sweep the case under the rug. No flyers. No search parties. No investigation. Even Aikoās parents trust the police to figure this out. But not Aisha. She suspects the sleazeball frat boys on campus, several of whom have fathers on the police force.
Aisha wants justice⦠and revenge. So badly, sheās willing to risk her very soul to get it. So when Aisha summons an ancient Egyptian death god in exchange for revenge, things get seriously twisted and unexpectedly sexy.
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Comments
Mei Hellstormm
this book is finished. Not sure on #2, but you can find her on K****le, under the same name. Don't look for "dark desires" as a book as you'll get 4 or 5 different options/authors.
09/05/2023 05:27
Unlikely Optimist š¤
hi guys! I decided not to make book 2 about this couple but they now have a completed story and 50k more words on am@z0n. print available as well š¤ fated to fall is next up!
09/05/2023 03:10Heather Ashford
so I'm guessing book 2 never got done since it not posted shame
09/04/2023 18:10Z Alice
Finally got around to finishing this book! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Like this version more than the original! I need book 2!š¤šš¤
09/04/2023 15:33Katrina Mason
Hi, love the book when will the second book be coming out would love to finish the story
09/04/2023 14:55
Bri
Hi Unlikely Optimist, I read through some of the comments through here, and I think I read that you plan to release the part two of this book sometime early this year? just wondering if that timeframe was still valid or if it got pushed back? thank you for your writing, excited for more to come :)
09/04/2023 12:14Daughter of the Sun
I've never finished a book and immediately restarted reading it! This book is so good and I absolutely love each character (including Anubis, lol) 𤣠I'm so looking forward to the next book!
09/04/2023 10:51Reader-286149
Best book ever!!!!!
09/04/2023 10:27Kristi Lyman
when is the next book expected to be out I just got done reading this one and I need more please
09/04/2023 10:20Karamea G
š¤£š¤£ āHalitosis is a valid reason for killing someoneā š¤£š¤£ HYSTERICAL!
09/04/2023 09:16
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