Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

His soul is here and it doesn’t belong here.” “Anything,” I repeated, though the words did not change why I was here. His eyes glinted strangely, as if they held their own light source. I haven’t been doing enough, but I will do anything to stop the Lilin.” Taking a deep breath, I lifted my eyes to his. I wasn’t sure what more I could’ve done, but obviously there was something. No matter what I had going on in my life, I hadn’t done enough to stop the evil I’d inadvertently helped create when Paimon had performed the ritual in his attempt to free Lilith-and more innocent people would die as a result. My gaze lowered to his boots, and then I squeezed my eyes shut. “No one ever asks for what life deals them. Besides the fact it didn’t do much for the conversation, it was possibly the most incredibly childish thing I’d ever said. The moment those words left my mouth, I knew they were a mistake. Verbally backed into a corner, I said the first thing that shot to the tip of my tongue.

I opened my mouth, ready to fire off everything that I’d-that we’d been working on-but the only things he’d really failed to mention were our botched attempts at locating the Lilin, the end of Elijah, and my new tattoo, who was now off doing God knows what with Bambi-who, by the way, shouldn’t even be here. “It’s not?” Grim tipped his head back and laughed darkly. Please pass my good tidings to the Prince.”Įmbarrassed and furious, I felt my mouth drop open. Still, I suppose congratulations are in order. “You need to stop the Lilin, but the only thing you’ve really accomplished is the loss of your virginity. “I think I spoke clearly.” He stalked toward me, and this time, I didn’t back up, though my throat still ached from the last time I held my ground. I jerked back, a rigidness taking over my muscles. “Because all you’ve done since the Lilin revealed itself is mourn your friend, pout, indulge in relationship drama I would normally only expect from a pitiful human teenager and surrender your chastity.” My gaze tracked to him as I lowered my hand. It should not exist, but you.you can stop it.” Something that should not exist but does. Would be no walkers in my future while Roth remained ageless.

Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout