Madison

“They let you bring weapons in there?” “The weapons are only a distraction,” Darien said as he holstered the pistol and pocketed a pair of brass knuckles. He then slid a knife into the inside pocket of his black jacket. Loren said, “A distraction from what?” “The real threat.” Darien gave her a demon’s smile. She swallowed. “And what’s the real threat?” That smile turned into a wicked grin that showed all his straight, white teeth. “Me, silly girl.”
― Kayla Edwards, City of Gods and Monsters