CASS
I never meant to fall for him. General Hayes was supposed to be just a means to an end-a deal to save my brother from a Confederate prison. I'd share his bed and spy for him, he'd help free Isaiah. Simple. But nothing about being with Hayes is simple. The first time his rough hands touched my skin, I knew I was in trouble. Each night, the cold, stern General turns into a man who makes my body burn and my heart race. When his mouth claims mine in the darkness of his tent, I forget he's white and I'm Black, forget we're on opposite sides of a line that can't be crossed. All I know is I want more-more of his touch, his kiss, his body moving inside mine. I'd risk everything to be with him. But in a world that wants to keep us apart, is love enough? HAYES