Ashley Kross.
The dark-haired goddess that walked into my life on that Friday night. The immediate pull that I felt toward this woman was undeniable. From the moment she walked into the room, I was under her spell. For months I had heard bits and pieces of who she was from Lucian, but nothing could have prepared me for the whirlwind of chaos that this woman creates.
She's infuriating, stubborn, and drives me crazy. But she is also strong, beautiful, and captivating.
There is hardly anything that I can find out about this mysterious woman. It's as if she was a ghost until 15 years ago. 15 years ago when she became friends with one of the most important people in my life.
Who is this magnificent, stunning creature? Why am I drawn to her like a moth to a flame? I want to protect and worship her, but at the same time, I want to destroy her and make her beg for more.
"Stay."
One word will change everything. One night. The night I chose to save her. One night will plunge her into my life headfirst. Unfortunately, it will drag the past up as well. A past that I had nearly forgotten.
She's a mystery. She’s an enigma.
She will be mine.