Temptation

COVER DESIGN by Matt East - for more information, contact author.

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Jason Gallagher thought he knew the truth about the world around him... until he met her.

Lillian Luster thought she fully had a grasp on what to expect... until she actually met him.

They'll soon discover that neither one of them truly knows what life has in store until they start living it. But Lillian has a secret - one that Jason may be unable to overcome.

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"So, as you know I have something that I need to share with you. It's a little overwhelming and will possibly freak you out more than you could ever imagine, but… as you said, if I can't trust you with the biggest most private thing about myself, how can I expect you to trust in me, right?"
I shook my head and stepped toward her. She held up her hands, signaling to me that she needed her space. She looked down at her toes, curling them in and out of the damp sand, trying desperately to find the words she needed.
"Just take a deep breath and tell me… anything. I'm ready," I said softly.
She let out a deep sigh and steadied herself before continuing, "Okay. Well, where to start?" She pondered for a moment before saying bluntly and matter-of-factly, "I'm not human."