His pupils were pins flicking between her eyes with an intensity she hadn���t seen even when they sparred. She sensed that they were both poised on the precipice of something���that he was waiting for her. Had been waiting for her.

������I don���t know why I want this,��� she exhaled the admission in a rushed whisper.

Orion reached up to cradle her jaw with an enveloping hand. His palm shifted, the grip intensifying into a firm vice. He bent to her ear: ���It's because we���re the same, Kaia.���

I can't wait to share this story with you. You can buy Colossal now directly at my store (at a discounted price) or preorder on any platform for its September 7 release next week.