Ember is a succubus, consuming in every sense.

My theory is proven when I specifically ignore Ember for an entire month, yet her scent remains in my nostrils, the vision of her in my mind's eye. Her peppery musk dances along the back of my tongue, ruining my taste for anyone else.

I was whipped for her, lashed in front of the entire Nobility, and I should despise her for it.

Yet, I've protected her.

Chased Ember down on the night of the challenge that should've killed her, and kneeled in front of her. Me. Bleeding and weak, opening myself up to her, and for what?

Savannah Merricourt is labeled as my intended, and I should accept it, as I do everything, because my father's too powerful and I've been locked in the basement too many times.

Outwardly, I can do what he wants while actively forging my own pathway to independence, but that simply can't work when imprisoned for weeks on end.

And so, like I stated to Ember, we're at an impasse.

Will it leave room for a truce?

Never.

LIAR is the third and final installment of the dark and spicy Thorne of Winthorpe Academy series. It may contain triggering content, such as bullying, language, enemies-to-lovers themes, and mature situations. Recommended for those 17+.