Earthbound (Peters)

Sitting on my throne, I reign over the underworld with a fist of iron. The darkness runs deep within me as I revel in the violence of depravity, for I am King of all I rule, and this is hell. Times are changing. Enemies old and new are challenging us. If Naturals and Humans want to survive, they must combine their forces. It didn't work before, so why do they think it will this time? Will all be lost? You brought yourself into my line of sight. You willingly walked into my domain. She thought she knew what she was walking into. She has no clue. She is a temptation I can not deny. Don't start to think I have a soul, for I lost that a long time ago. Don't think I'm your savior, for I'm your downfall. He will be my destruction. That doesn't stop me from seeking him out. He will break me and not think twice about doing so. The darkness runs deep within him, deeper and stronger than I realized. I still can't keep away.

Lucien Times have changed. Our old enemy has reemerged, bringing chaos. Old friends we thought lost forever have returned. Everything isn't as it seems. I broke her. I would do it again to keep her safe. No matter how far she tries to run, I will find her. Scarlett He broke my heart with his lies. I left to keep the people I love safe. Now I have to return.

How could one of the most powerful vampires on this earth be taken and held against his will? I was captured, tortured, and held captive until I feared I would go mad. Then he brought her to me, tempting me with the taste of her blood. Our souls call out to each other, bounding us for all eternity. Only death can separate us. I don't care who you are. Touch what belongs to me, and I will wipe you from the face of this earth. How can I be his when he's betrothed to another? My heart has been torn out of my chest and stamped on so many times, leaving me broken, and yet my soul still yearns for his.

Scarlett My child is gone, my family torn apart. I know who's taken him. Aria. I will get him back no matter what it takes. Would I have changed anything if I had known how it was going to end? No.

He needs my help, but what will he do when he finds out my secret?