Page 70 of The Stolen Throne

I can hear the smile in his voice when he asks, “Is this the happy ending you wished for?”

I laugh. “Not even close. I never imagined I could feel the kind of happiness I do right now.” I move just enough to look at Dax over my shoulder. “My happiness is immeasurable.”

His smile is subtle, but he nods in satisfaction. “You don’t regret falling for a bunch of villains?”

Groaning, I sit up to turn and wrap my arms around him. I hold him tight as I say, “I could never regret falling for any of you. Not when you have brought me so much love and happiness in return.”

He hums as he wraps his arms around me. “Good. I wouldn’t let you fly away anyway, Little Raven.”

“You don’t have to worry about me flying far, love.” I pull away to find my other guys converging on Dax and me. To think this adventure started out so horribly and turned into something so wonderful. Love works in mysterious ways, but I never imagined it would be possible to capture the hearts and love of seven men.

A villain's love is obsessive and uncontrolled. Once you fall into their grasp, there is no return. I don’t mind, though, because I know that my men love fiercely. They would rather watch the world burn to keep me than sacrifice me for the greater good. I wouldn’t want it any other way.

So am I a villain or a hero? I’ll let you decide.

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