Chapter 31 Kiss

• "Can't I? You reek of danger, and I'm scared that each moment I'm close to you might send me to an early grave," Maya said, tears beginning to fall from her eyes like diamonds in the lamplight.
• Pedro sighed deeply. He hated to admit it, but Maya was right. His world was truly dangerous—a constant storm of violence and betrayal that consumed everything in its path. But he just couldn't let her go; he needed her desperately.
• "In that case, I promise to always protect you from danger," Pedro assured her as he stood up and scooped her up bridal style, his strong arms cradling her against his chest. "Time to sleep. You've had enough."