I used her body like an altar. Now she's here for confession.

I left my past behind.

Then she walked into my church.

Once, I was Bane Blackwolf—heir to a legacy of blood and sin. A monster in the making. Instead, I chose the cloth over the crown, buried my name, and became Father Blackwood.

For years, I was in control of my darker nature. Until her.

Moira.

The woman with a sinner's mouth and a body made for worship. The woman who doesn't know it was me behind the mask that night—me who had her on her knees, begging.

Now she's here, whispering confessions that twist the knife deeper. Tempting the man I pretend to be and the beast I've tried to bury.

I vowed to be a good man. I vowed to never take what doesn't belong to me.

But Moira is mine.

The moment I touched her, I knew—I'd never crave anything the way I crave her. She's the only thing that silences my demons and makes me forget the weight of my sins.

And I'll be damned before I let her go.

TWs: Please note this is an intense dark romance with characters dealing with mental illness, abuse, and trauma. A full list of trigger warnings can be found on the author's website.