When sheltered librarian Elara stumbles into a hidden realm of shadow and silk, she finds herself at the mercy of Kael, a scarred demon lord who feeds on desire. He expects her innocence to bore him, but her unflinching curiosity—and her willingness to explore every dark corner of his world—turns his hunger into something far more dangerous. As the veil between realms thins, Elara must decide: return to her safe, boring life, or surrender to a pleasure that could consume her entirely.
His thumb brushed her nipple, and the gasp she released was swallowed by his mouth, a sound of pure, undiluted shock that melted into something hotter. The world—the throne room, the whispering silk, the very darkness—narrowed to the point where his calloused skin met hers, a brand of impossible sensation. She felt her back arch, a reflexive yearning she’d only ever read about, pushing herself into his palm as her own hands, clumsy and desperate, tangled in the cool silk of his shirt. “See?” he murmured against her lips, his voice a vibration she felt in her bones. “Curiosity isn’t a gentle thing.”