I chuckled to myself. “You know where I am.” I heard him sigh heavily. “You’re going to get yourself killed. If she sees you—”“She won’t! I’ll be back soon. There’s something I need to do first.” “Don’t do anything stupid—” I hung up on him, made my way to...

The town was quiet tonight with a light wind bringing in a cold chill. The only sounds were from a few boisterous customers tossing back drinks at the bar next to La Masseria. I should join them, I thought. Maybe a glass of wine would help ease this agonizing...

When I sat on the bed, I leaned down, kissing him gently on the cheek, and when our skin touched, I inhaled deeply, taking in his scent....

I lifted my head, which had been resting peacefully on his chest....

BOOK THREE I closed my eyes gently, feeling the heaviness against my lids from the lack of sleep the past few nights. Each day since they died had flitted by quickly, but with each passing moment, I plotted my revenge....

I slipped the key in and it unlocked. It worked on all the locks. I turned the wheel, and it opened the door....

The more I focused on them, the more intense the glowing became. It grew until my hands radiated emerald green. It was so beautiful and powerful. My body felt a lustful hunger I didn’t know existed....

I smiled and leaned down, kissing her on the neck and running my hands down her waist. I felt her skin ripple at the surface as I created goosebumps down her body. She moaned and placed her hands on the back of my head and fisted my hair, squeezing...

I felt the power inside me build, and I didn’t care if a hiker or someone in their boat saw me or my power. Then . . . I screamed....

She giggled again and looked over at me. “Really? Is this what it’s come down to?” Okay, this is creepy....