“There was once a time I would’ve taken you up on that.”
The words had been so faint that Paris wasn’t certain he’d heard them.
“But, fortunately for you, that time has passed.”
With the alcohol running through his veins, Paris’s mouth was blurting out words before his brain had checked and approved of them, because he asked, “Why does that make me fortunate? It actually makes me rather sad.”
When no answer came, he stood to go to the bathroom he’d been shown earlier in the night. As he took two steps in that direction, he was there. Paris wasn’t sure how he knew it, but as if he sensed him, he reached out and his fingers touched the material of a shirt.
“You are far too curious, Paris Antoniou.”
He could only blame it on the alcohol, but he found himself drifting closer to the male he’d spent the night talking to. “And you are far too interesting to hide away in a room full of darkness and shadows,” he whispered.
Blood rushed around his head, pounding in his ears, and he was unprepared for the sudden urge to touch the male. As the impulse hit, he boldly raised his hand, wanting that connection. Before he could make contact, though, his wrist was taken in a grip so firm that he winced in pain. He was hauled in so close that every muscle of the vampire’s body pressed against his.
“Do not touch me. Not ever,” he growled.
When his hand had been discarded like a piece of garbage, Paris held it to his chest. What had happened to this male? He had no idea, but as surely as he’d known he was standing in front of him, he knew that the vampire was gone. So Paris continued to the bathroom.
He shut the door, and as he leaned against it, he closed his eyes and promised himself that, before he left this hellish place or died, he would get through to that vampire. He would know why he hid himself away.
ETON HADN’T KNOWN that it was possible for heartache to exist when one didn’t possess a beating heart. But, as he stood outside Thanos’s bedchambers, his lifeless heart physically ached within his chest.
He brought a hand to where the useless organ resided as the conversation inside ran on repeat in his head.
“You are far too curious.”
“And you are far too interesting to hide away in a room full of darkness and shadows.”
He’d know that interested tone in Thanos’s voice anywhere. Just as he’d heard the stirrings of affection in every word from the human’s mouth.
Eton took an unsteady step away and dropped his hand to his side. Although only a door stood between him and the male he needed to survive, it felt as though it were the greatest barrier of all.
He turned on the heel of his boot, and as he walked back down the corridor the same way in which he’d come, he let the bond between them finally break free.
What they’d had was over—that much he understood.
It was time to grant Thanos his wish.
It was time to set him free.
THANOS
Masters Among Monsters #3
March 15th, 2016
Sometimes, it takes a leap of faith to make you really dig deep and push yourself in your career, and Isadora was it for me. I thought this story would be a difficult one to write. But, when I sat down at my computer and opened the first page, the characters of this world took ahold of me and helped me craft a tale that I hope was both interesting and entertaining for you, the reader.
As authors, every book we write, we try our hardest to make it the best it can be before we deliver it to the world. But it isn’t just the tireless work of the person whose name is on the front.
No, books evolve through the hard work and hours of many, and below is a group of people who never let me give up, never stopped showing me ways to improve, and are always there for me when I need them.
Candace Wood. I’m pretty sure you gave me more pep talks, pats on the back, and kicks in the ass for this story than ever before. And, in the end, I think Isadora turned out just right. So thank you for your encouragement and support in all that I do. My writing is only enhanced by your hours of dedication to it. Oh, and thank you for the beautiful choice of color on the front of this book. It is perfect. You know me so well.
Pavlina Michou. What would I do without you? You have been my number-one go-to for all things Greek. You are helping me bring these characters to life and give them the authentic feel they need to really stand on their own two feet. Thank you for agreeing to help me with this series. It wouldn’t be the same without you!!
Judy Zweifel. My third set of eyes. A set I couldn’t do without. All I can add to everything amazing I have already said to you is: Thank you for always being there to lend them to me when needed. I am lucky to count you as a friend and can’t wait to finally meet you in Florida 2016!
Mickey Reed. You, my friend, both make my work shine and drive me crazy all at once. Ahaha! I hate edits. That is no secret. But yours are always spot-on and you do such a wonderful job. You really know me, and that always helps when it comes to keeping a writer’s style. Thank you for getting who I am and allowing me to keep my voice.
Hang Le. Brilliant. No other words are needed. You have created brilliance with this series and theme, and Isadora’s cover is stunning. I can’t wait to see Thanos’s!
Bloggers. A huge thank-you to all the bloggers who took a chance on this series, even when PNR, M/M, or F/F might not have been their first choice. It is because of readers like you, who will open their minds to new stories and live in the world that we authors create, that we get to weave these fascinating and interesting tales. We couldn’t do this without your much-appreciated support.
Lots of love to you all,
Xx Ella
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