Good Girls Hide the Darkest Secrets I used to think monsters lived in the dark. Now I know better—they live inside me. My powers are growing stronger, more volatile with each passing day. I can raise shields of pure darkness, command shadows like they're extensions of my soul. But with each new ability comes a terrible the truth about who—and what—I really am. If I can't control the darkness within, I risk losing not just myself, but the fragile love I've built—and perhaps even the fate of both realms. The four men in my life are both salvation and Leo, whose golden light battles my darknessMatteo, who'd burn the world to keep me safeDorian, whose ancient curse mirrors my ownBishop, who knows exactly what I'm becoming—and fears itA legendary beast stalks the edges of our world, its gaze fixed on me, while forgotten magic resurfaces, threatening to unravel everything we've fought to protect. The shadows aren't just whispering anymore. They're screaming. And what they're revealing about my heritage could destroy everything—including the fragile bonds I'm forming with my men. They say good girls hide the darkest secrets. But mine might just destroy both realms. Contains morally grey characters, dark themes, and a slow-burn reverse harem romance that will leave you breathless. Dark Bonds is Book Two of Shadow Locke Shifters Trilogy, a Why Choose Academy, Paranormal Romance, I'm a slow burn series. This book ends on a cliffhanger. To view all content warnings please visit ElleLincoln (dot) com