He was right. I had been holding back, and it hadn't mattered because my goblin woke up anyway. Curiosity emanated off her like she was sussing Drio out. She hummed in recognition, craving his darkness, and for the first time in my life, we were in perfect agreement. I swallowed, my throat dry. I wasn't ready to cede control of my demon, give her free rein, but after everything that had played out tonight, I wanted Drio at his wildest and I'd go as far as I could.

My iron-clad ...