Basilisk by M.E. Clayton

Do secret societies really exist?
The Order of the Cronus does, and as an organization that has stood the test of time, it made a person question what exactly it took to make something like that happen.

Saxton
Reputed to be able to assess any situation before reacting, Saxton Voss was no stranger to being the most rational person in the room, no matter the crisis. Born with the backing of wealth and power, Saxton’s future had been laid out for him since birth. Destined to become a powerful player in the game of life, Saxton wasn’t intimidated by bigger fish. After all, he’d been raised to be a shark.
With only one more year left at Hales University, all that Saxton had to do was make it through his senior year without getting caught up in any unnecessary drama. The Order of the Cronus didn’t suffer fools gladly, and being an initiate was a far cry from becoming a full-fledged member. There were rules, requirements, and regulations that had to be met, something that Saxton understood well.
However, that was all before Hastings Martin came into the picture.

Hastings
With her entire future ahead of her, Hastings Martin was more than ready to tackle any and all obstacles that might come her way. Having grown up in wealth and privilege, Hastings has lived a great life. Though she’d been raised with more than her fair share of blessings, Hastings’ parents had still raised her to be decent and kind, something that Hastings has always been immensely grateful for.
Prepared to make the most of her future possibilities, Hastings hadn’t shied away from any of the new adventures that’d been presented to her by attending Hales University. Being one of the best schools in the country, Hasting has enjoyed every aspect of college life, and then some. The world truly was her oyster, and Hastings knew it. Life couldn’t get any better.
However, that was all before she found herself in the middle of the craziest $#!^ that she’s ever heard.

When secret societies really do exist…
Saxton Voss had been prepared to secure his future at all costs, but when Hastings Martin ends up in his bed, everything changes, and that includes where he stands within The Order.
Hastings Martin had not been prepared for Saxton Voss, or the crazy tangled web that he’s trapped her in, but that doesn’t change the fact that she has a serious decision to make about the rest of her life.
Together, Saxton and Hastings find themselves facing a dangerous game that had dire consequences, but that still doesn’t stop them from playing the game to the very end.

NOTE: This is not a standalone work. It is the third book in a continuous story that spans five books and can be considered a cliffhanger.
*NOTE: This book contains violence, adult language, adult situations, and explicit sexual encounters. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not read.