Grave Intentions: A Dark Taboo Romance by Selena Winters

Author:Selena Winters [Winters, Selena]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-12-13T00:00:00+00:00

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TALON

Iwatch Lena intently from the shadows of the dimly lit club, my eyes narrowing beneath the mask obscuring my face. She’s laughing, head thrown back in carefree abandon as her friends surround her, the flashing lights casting her delicate features in a kaleidoscope of colors.

My jaw clenches at the sight of her so unguarded, so vulnerable amidst the throngs of people. Any one of them could be a threat, their wandering gazes lingering too long on the swell of her hips, the curve of her neck. I stay still, resisting the urge to stride across the room and wrap her in my embrace, sheltering her from their prying eyes.

A possessive growl rumbles in my chest as a man approaches her, his hand brushing her arm in a blatant attempt at flirtation. Lena flinches, clearly uncomfortable, but her friend laughs it off, oblivious to the potential danger. I tense, every muscle in my body coiled and ready to strike if he takes one step too far.

But then Lena extracts herself gracefully, politely declining his advances with a shake of her head. Relief washes over me as she moves away, her discomfort evident in the furrow of her brow. She’s stronger than they give her credit for, my fierce little warrior.

Still, I can’t tear my eyes from her, drinking in every subtle movement, every fleeting expression that crosses her lovely face. I’ll keep her safe, no matter what it takes.

The mask concealing my identity is stifling but a necessary precaution. It wouldn’t do for her to recognize me, not yet. Not until I’m ready to reveal the depths of my obsession, to show her how far I’m willing to go to claim her more than just that week we had together. To claim her forever.

I watch, transfixed, as Lena starts to sway to the pulsing beat, her body moving with a sensual grace that sets my blood on fire. The way her hips undulate, the arch of her back as she loses herself in the music—it’s a sight that sears itself into my mind, branding me with its beauty.

I imagine her pressed against me, our bodies moving in perfect sync as we dance. I can almost feel the heat of her skin, the softness of her curves molding to my hard planes.

But then a man steps behind her, his filthy hands gripping her waist as he grinds against her. Red-hot rage surges through me, a primal, possessive fury that demands retribution. How dare he touch what’s mine?

Before I can think, I’m moving, shoving my way through the crowd with a single-minded focus. I reach them in seconds, my hand clamping down on the man’s shoulder as I yank him away from her. He stumbles back, eyes wide with shock. There’s fear etched into his expression as he takes in my imposing frame and the dark promise of violence radiating from me.

Seizing her by the hips, I yank her flush against me, my body molding possessively to hers. She gasps, lips parting in surprise, but I cut off any protest by swaying my hips in time with the pounding bass.

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