Claimed by the Prince of Darkness

Chapter 1: Excerpt

The clock struck midnight when Ruelle heard the echo of footsteps. She tensed, the fine hairs on the back of her neck standing on end in the cool night air.

"You shouldn't be here," Ruelle whispered, her voice a breathless murmur. The silhouette finally came to stand under the moonlight, his dark red eyes watching her and his inky black hair ruffling.

caress, and she stood there captivated by the danger

seen you for the last two days," his tone low. His hand reached out, fingers brushing against the silk of

raced, her breaths shallow. She declared, "I

he murmured, his breath a tantalising chill against her skin as he leaned in. "Yet

face towards his. The moonlight caught his eyes, revealing a glint of predatory intent. "Or must I remind