Skin of a Sinner: A Dark Childhood Best Friends Romance

“You’ll never feel alone again,” Mickey whispers against my lips, bringing a smile across mine.

“I don’t need your promises anymore.”

“You never did. That doesn’t mean you can’t want them.” Fireworks explode next to us, flashing purples and greens against our skin, but my attention is fixed on the man I’ve always loved. “I’ll make you another promise: From this day on, there will only ever be us. Everything we do, we do together,” he says. “I love you, Isabella Riviera.”

I grin. “It’s Garcia.”

“Not anymore, it’s not.”

“Dance with me, Princess.”

“I can’t dance,”

“I am. But you never needed saving. You just needed someone to remind you that you’re not alone. And in case I haven’t told you, I’m proud of you, baby girl.”

My cheeks heat bright red at his beaming smile. “I’m proud of you too, Roman.”

“You’re my knight in shining armor, Roman Riviera.”

You’ll never go back in a box, Mickey.

“A year and one day from today, you’re not going to be able to walk. Because once I get my hands on you, you’ll be ruined.”

“When will you realize there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you?”

“I think you can take whatever I give you. I bet you’ll even ask for more.”

“How much punishment do you think you can take?”