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her to get closer. It was a temptation she wasn’t sure she could refuse.
    He was enigmatically gorgeous, despite being Dark. Kyran’s eyes were a deep red, outlined with black. His face was harshly beautiful with hallowed cheeks and cheekbones no man should have. She had the irresistible urge to run her hands along his jaw and chin before pressing her mouth against his lips.
    At the thought, she nearly moaned. It had been so long since she felt any sort of attraction, and her body reacted rapidly.
    And wantonly.
    Lustful thoughts ran through her mind about all she wanted to do to the Dark – and what she wanted him to do to her.
    Unable to help herself, River’s gaze lowered to his wide chest. The black shirt stretched over defined muscles that begged to be caressed. That impressive chest tapered to a narrow waist and hips where his jeans rode low.
    It was the visible outline of his arousal that made her breath catch in her throat.
    His large hand wrapped around her wrist again, this time more gently. Her gaze snapped to his face and she jerked as something electric passed between them.
    It was so unexpected that for a second, she couldn’t react. She saw his eyes widen for just a fraction of a moment, telling her he experienced it as well.
    The room suddenly felt small, as if there wasn’t enough air for all of them. She wanted to lower her weapon and toss it aside so she had both hands to rub over his body.
    In all the Fae she’d run into, none of them made her feel like this. It was as if she was just now waking, as if she had been waiting for him.
    But if she gave in now, everything she worked for would be for nothing. She couldn’t allow that to happen. Somehow, she pushed aside the desire flooding her body and recalled why she had a blade to his throat.
    “Leave,” she said.
    Kyran didn’t back away. “Give me your name.”
    “River.”
    “You’re afraid of me, River.”
    She lifted her chin. “I’m not.”
    “I feel your pulse. It races. If not in fear, they why?” he asked with a knowing look.
    If a simple touch from him could cause such a reaction, she could only imagine what might happen if he kissed her. The thought of a kiss from Kyran made her knees week.
    Talin moved to the right so he could see her clearly. “River, we need the books to battle someone.”
    “I’ve spent half my life gathering these books. You’re not taking them.” To prove her point, she pressed the dagger against Kyran’s throat, reminding them all she had a weapon.
    A drop of blood rolled down his neck and disappeared into his shirt.
    “If you have a Fae blade, then you saw the destruction on Halloween,” Kyran said.
    River gave a nod. “I did.”
    “It’s only the beginning.”
    That she knew as well. It’d been foretold by one of her ancestors. “If you want these books, you’re going to have to kill me. That’s the only way they’re leaving this room.”
    She was ready to defend what was hers at all cost. Then everything suddenly changed as four Dark appeared around them.
    “Shite,” Talin said as a sword appeared in his hand.
    River ducked as one of the Dark took a swing at her. Kyran shoved her behind him as he battled two of the Dark. Out of the corner of her eye, River saw one of the Dark eyeing her with a grin.
    She smiled and motioned him to her as she tossed away her glasses. Let him think she’d be an easy kill. Let him think he could overpower her.
    Let him think she was a mere mortal.
    River slashed and spun, her blade cutting across his chest. The Dark snarled and reached for her. She wasn’t quick enough though. His meaty paw yanked her back against him, but she didn’t panic.
    She threw back her head, slamming it into his nose. He growled in anger and tightened his grip on her neck. His other hand grasped her right hand and squeezed.
    Her fingers grew numb, but River wasn’t going to lose her grip. She tossed her knife from her right to her left hand and stabbed him in the belly,