by Zoey Ellis
Cailyn glanced around wildly as she backed away, her whole body tense and poised to bolt.
Drocco rose slowly, every inch of him aware of every inch of her. A raw hunger developed as he took in her terrified expression, her scent blossoming into an aroma so enticing, so complex, his cock hardened to rock. At the same time, the guards behind her began to turn and look at her, their nostrils flaring.
Something snapped in Drocco. He swept forward and lifted Cailyn, throwing her over his shoulder before storming out of the Great Hall. He maneuvered through the corridors of the palace to the nearest private space he could find, trying to ignore the sweet aroma filling his nostrils. He could barely think. All he knew was that he needed to be alone with her. His guards would be following him; he wanted to lose them.
He arrived at his barely used office and entered without breaking his stride. Heading to the center of the room, he put her down, keeping his hands on her soft body as he breathed her in.
She looked up at him and he froze. Her brown irises had morphed to include a hint of gold—a gold he had only ever read about, a gold that no one had seen in one hundred and eleven years.
“Are you an Omega?” he said, his voice hoarse with disbelief.
She took advantage of his shock to stumble away from him to the far wall. “What did you do?” she cried. She pressed herself up against the wall and almost sobbed. “They’re gone. They’re all gone! What did you do?”
Drocco watched her eyes turning more golden as the seconds passed. “Explain yourself, Cailyn Lefroy,” he demanded. “Are you an Omega, or have you taken something?”
The woman moved along the wall and then back again, looking around frantically. Her scent seeped into the room almost lazily, and it called to Drocco to cease all the questioning and rip that dress off of her. But he forced himself to resist. He needed to know what had changed. How could she suddenly smell so good and have acquired the infamous golden eyes of an Omega in her Haze? Was it a trick? Hadn’t Malloron mentioned Haze recreators coming into the city more often? She could be trying to trap him as revenge for her sister. And yet, as Drocco continued to watch her, she became more desperate.
“Tell me,” he demanded. “Are you an Omega?”
She bent over, pressing her hands between her legs, and groaned. That groan shuddered through him, and his already hard cock jumped painfully. He stepped toward her.
Her head snapped up. “Don’t move!” she snarled at him, holding out a hand. “Don’t come near me.”
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Acknowledgments
I’m so thankful to all the people who have helped to make this story happen!
Randie, you’re always such a trooper and I’m always in awe of your red pen! Thanks so much for making sure my world and words shine! I really appreciate your time and dedicated attention.
Margarita, thank you so much for your all your help and reactions on this series. It’s been invaluable, and I’m so glad that it’s out in the world, largely because you’re such a great, supportive friend.
Nora Ash and Eva Dresden, thank you both for letting me bend your ears on this one over the years, and also massive thanks to Liz and Jillian for your excellent advice.
To all my wonderful friends and family, love you like crazy x :)
About Zoey Ellis
Zoey Ellis writes dark, magical, fantasy romances about tortured, possessive, alpha anti-heroes and the sassy heroines who belong to them (even if they don't want to!). Filled with passionate, carnal steam, Zoey's stories feature couples that go through tough journeys and make mistakes but ultimately have to grow for each other to survive the dark worlds they inhabit.
Described as 'deliciously dark' and 'unputdownable', Zoey's thrilling, fantastical romances come complete with roller-coaster twists and turns, unique worlds, and happy endings.
Zoey is a Londoner, cat mama, and proud romance and epic fantasy addict. She loves jealous/possessive heroes, sexual tension that jumps off the page, and memorable, magical worlds. She reads most genres of romance and has a special love for the 'true mates' trope and dark angst.
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Also by Zoey Ellis
MYTH OF OMEGA
An epic fantasy, dark, omegaverse romance series
(Drocco and Cailyn 1 - 3)
Crave To Conquer
Crave To Capture
Crave To Claim
(Malloron and Amara 4 - 6)
Reign To Ruin
Reign To Ravage
Reign To Rule
(Kardos and Shaya 7 - 9)
Own To Obey
Own To Obsess
Own To Obtain
MYTH OF OMEGA STANDALONES
Candescent
Compulsion
BEHOLDEN DUET
A fairytale omegaverse romance duet
A Savage Debt
A Tainted Claim
EMPIRE OF ANGELS
An paranormal angel romance trilogy
Claimed By Power
Ruined By Power
Awakened By Power
