She wore different robes, but she was the same, unassuming girl he’d tutored on the Muirlands. Her Highness no longer resembled the godly being Hob beheld at Hound’s Trench. Sigga Fenn walked into the cell, followed by Dàme Rascha and Hazel Faeregine. And so, these instructions-a deviation from said routine-caused him to frown before shuffling aside. He was dim-witted and clung to routine as if it were a holy object. The jailer was well suited for the monotony of his job. “No need for those,” said a female voice. Hob was ordered to go stand by the restraints bolted to the wall. Hob twisted up, using the wall for support as his ankle chains stretched taut. The door groaned open the jailer’s bulk nearly filled the opening. Muir could only sit and hum and molder in the dark. This cell was built for muir prisoners, and they could not change into spiders or mist or summon homunculi to their aid. The door was over six inches thick and steel plated, but it had no magical runes or wards. When a key rattled in his lock, Hob opened his eyes. Hob recognized one heavy tread, but also heard lighter steps and softer soles. ’til they sparkled like fey from the Sidh.
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He may be known as The Villain, but he’s a product of his neglectful upbringing, his familial pressures and his drive for control. I’ll love them and probably loathe them at the same time but always continue wanting more.Ĭillian was definitely a fascinating character and like Persephone, I just wanted to peel back his layers one by one. Shen’s books because I just know that she is going to give me amazing characters that will cast a spell on me. It’s not until years later that she finds herself on his doorstep in need a favor that he ultimately fulfills for a price. Even those closest to him would agree that the man is stone cold heartless and without feelings.īut Persephone sees right through the man, instantly falling for him the moment she sees him. Mother Earth would agree with that moniker. Oh, how I loved a tortured hero who’s soul finally finds a mate in the most unlikely of heroines, and boy do we find a tortured soul in Cillian.Ĭillian is a CEO whose business moves have earned him the nickname The Villain. Shen makes me fall for cold-hearted bastards and she does it again with one Cillian Fitzpatrick! Release: December 2020 Rating : ★★★★ Amazon | Goodreads Tags: Billionaire, Marriage of Convenience, Tortured Hero |