CANDLELIGHT SUCCUBUS

CHAPTER ONE

ELIAS

“Repeat after me,” Master Gabriel’s voice cut through the incense-heavy air of the ancient library.

“I vow discipline,” Elias whispered. His hands were tight on the wooden rail before him.

“Say it louder,” the old master demanded.

Elias swallowed hard. “I vow discipline. My body will not betray me. My thoughts will not stray. My will belongs to the Order.”

Gabriel’s dark eyes narrowed. “You are bound now, Elias. Your flesh is ...