Sabine watched Malek head back to Esmelle’s shop and leaned against the table for support. She’d never been so drawn to someone before, and it had thrown her completely off balance. Years of lessons with Dax and Bane had taught her critical skills in self-control, especially when it came to her magic, but she’d finally met someone who challenged that foundation. Balkin, the Beastman who’d helped her escape the Fae years ago, was going to be furious if she jeopardized everything.
Blossom swooped down and perched on her shoulder. “I knew it! You are going to take him as a lover, aren’t you?”
“I’m not sure that’s a good idea,” Sabine admitted, even though she thought Blossom was probably right. If Javyn hadn’t interrupted them, it might have happened much sooner than she intended. “Did you
