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Shadows of the Past
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Forced Marriage with The Devil   Beneath the Mask
Hazel stood in front of her vanity, her fingers tracing the edge of the mirror. Her reflection stared back, but she barely recognized the woman she saw. Since Damon had entered her life, everything had shiftedâher emotions, her resolve, her very sense of self.The kiss lingered in her mind like a brand, its heat refusing to fade. It wasnât just the kiss itselfâit was the intensity behind it, the way Damonâs presence unraveled her carefully constructed walls.âThis is ridiculous,â Hazel muttered under her breath. She didnât want to feel this way. She shouldnât feel this way. Damon was infuriating, arrogant, and entirely too dangerousâfor her heart, her mind, and her kingdom.And yetâĶA soft knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts. Before she could answer, the door creaked open, and Damon stepped inside, his presence filling the room instantly.Hazel stiffened, turning to face him. âYou really should wait to be invited,â she said sharply, masking her nerves with irritation.Damon
Last Updated : 2024-11-18Forced Marriage with The Devil   Breaking Boundaries
The castle halls were quiet as Hazel made her way to Damonâs chambers. Her heart thudded in her chest, her mind racing with unanswered questions. Kellanâs cryptic words from earlier had unsettled her deeplyâYouâre the key. If we donât stop you, everything will fall apart.She needed answers, and Damon was the only one who could give them to her.When she reached his door, she hesitated for a moment before knocking. The sound echoed in the silence, and a moment later, Damonâs voice came from within.âEnter.âHazel pushed the door open and stepped inside. Damon stood by the window, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight, his dark cloak draped over a chair. He turned to face her, his expression unreadable.âHazel,â he said, his voice low and steady. âWhat are you doing here?âShe closed the door behind her, her hands clenching into fists at her sides. âI need to know whatâs going on,â she said, her voice firm. âKellan said Iâm the key. What does that mean, Damon?âDamonâs jaw tightened, an
Last Updated : 2024-11-18Forced Marriage with The Devil   A Price for Defiance
The tension in the throne room was suffocating. Hazelâs eyes darted between Damon and the masked intruders, her pulse racing as their words echoed in her mind.âRelinquish the girl, or face the consequences.âDamon stood tall in front of her, his sword gleaming in the flickering torchlight. His presence was a wall of defiance, his body a shield between Hazel and the threat before them.âYou have no idea who youâre dealing with,â Damon said, his voice low and lethal.The leader of the intruders tilted their head, clearly unimpressed. âAnd you, Devil King, have no idea how far we are willing to go to end this. Hand her over, or we will burn this castle to the ground.âHazel stepped closer to Damon despite herself, her heart pounding in her chest. She couldnât let anyone hurt her people because of her, but Damonâs hand shot out, gripping her wrist to stop her from moving forward.âStay behind me,â he said quietly, his tone brooking no argument.Hazel swallowed hard, her voice trembling.
Last Updated : 2024-11-20Forced Marriage with The Devil   Secrets in the Shadows
The air in the castle was heavy, still charged with the tension from the intruders' attack. Hazel sat in the dimly lit library, her fingers trailing over the strange artifact left behindâa smooth, obsidian shard etched with intricate symbols that seemed to pulse faintly in the torchlight.Damon stood nearby, leaning against the edge of the long oak table, his arms crossed as he watched her with a mix of frustration and concern.âYou shouldnât be here,â he said finally, his voice low but firm.Hazel glanced up, her eyes narrowing. âAnd why not? Because I might uncover something you donât want me to know?âDamonâs jaw tightened. âBecause itâs dangerous, Hazel. Everything about thisâabout youâhas become dangerous.âHer lips pressed into a thin line as she rose to her feet, the shard clutched in her hand. âIf itâs about me, then I have every right to know the truth. You canât keep shutting me out.ââYou think Iâm trying to shut you out?â Damon asked, his voice rising slightly. âIâm trying
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The room was silent except for the crackling fire in the hearth. Hazel sat on the edge of a plush chair in Damonâs private study, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. Across from her, Damon stood near the window, staring out into the night as if the darkness held the answers he sought.She could still feel the heat of his kiss from earlier, but she pushed the memory aside. There were more pressing matters now.âYou keep mentioning the prophecy,â Hazel said, her voice breaking the stillness. âBut youâve yet to tell me everything.âDamon turned to face her, his expression unreadable. âBecause knowing everything isnât always a blessing, Hazel.âHer jaw tightened, and she rose to her feet. âThatâs not your decision to make. Youâve dragged me into thisâthis curse, this prophecy, this war. I deserve to know.âDamonâs dark eyes narrowed, and he crossed the room in a few swift strides, stopping just short of her. His presence was overwhelming, his voice a low growl. âYou think I dragged you
Last Updated : 2024-11-21Forced Marriage with The Devil   Whispers in the Dark
The journey to the southern border was quiet, save for the rhythmic pounding of hooves on the dirt path. Hazel sat astride her horse, her cloak pulled tightly around her shoulders as the cool night air bit at her skin.Damon rode ahead, his silhouette dark and imposing against the moonlight. The soldiers traveling with them were silent, their unease palpable. Whatever awaited them at the border had shaken even the most seasoned among them.Hazelâs thoughts churned as she watched Damonâs broad back, his shoulders tense as if carrying the weight of the entire kingdom. Her mind wandered to the prophecy, the strange artifact, and the kiss that still lingered on her lips like a ghost.âStay close,â Damon said suddenly, his deep voice cutting through the quiet. He didnât turn, but Hazel knew the words were meant for her.âIâm not going anywhere,â she replied firmly, nudging her horse forward until she was riding beside him.Damon glanced at her, his dark eyes catching the faint glimmer of m
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The fire in Damonâs chambers crackled softly, casting flickering shadows across the room. Hazel sat in a chair near the hearth, the silver pendant clutched tightly in her hand. She couldnât stop staring at it, its strange symbols swirling in her mind like echoes of the vision sheâd seen in the ruined chapel.Damon paced behind her, his movements restless. She could feel his tension in the air, thick and oppressive.âTell me again,â he said, his voice sharp.Hazel looked up, her fingers tightening around the pendant. âI saw shadows, fire, a throneâĶ and you. You lookedâĶâ She hesitated, the memory sending a chill down her spine.âI looked what?â Damon demanded, stopping in front of her.Hazel met his gaze, her voice trembling. âYou looked broken. As if youâd lost everything.âDamonâs jaw tightened, and he turned away, his hands clenching at his sides. âAnd the voice?ââIt said the queen will bring salvationâĶ or destruction.âThe words hung in the air like a curse, and Hazel watched as Da
Last Updated : 2024-11-22Forced Marriage with The Devil   The Sigilâs Warning
The sigil glinted ominously in Damonâs hand as they rode back to the castle. Hazel couldnât take her eyes off itâthe intricate design was unlike anything sheâd ever seen, and yet it filled her with an inexplicable sense of dread.âWhat is it, Damon?â she asked quietly, her voice breaking the tense silence.He didnât answer right away. His jaw was set, his knuckles white as they gripped the reins. When he finally spoke, his voice was low and edged with something dark. âItâs a mark of the Order of the Veil.ââThe Order of the Veil?â Hazel repeated, frowning. âWho are they?âDamonâs gaze remained fixed ahead, his expression unreadable. âA group that believes in controlling power through destruction. They see anything they canât tame as a threatâincluding me. And now you.â---By the time they returned to the castle, the weight of Damonâs words hung heavy in the air. Hazel followed him into his chambers, where he set the sigil down on the table with more force than necessary.âWhat do the
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Forced Marriage with The Devil   The Storm Approaches
The air was heavy with the promise of chaos. Hazel stood at the edge of the canyon, her heart pounding as the horizon darkened with Garrickâs approaching army. The twisted creatures from earlier were only a glimpse of what was to come.Behind her, the soldiers worked tirelessly, reinforcing barricades and sharpening blades. The weight of the impending battle pressed down on everyone, but none more than Damon and Hazel.âTheyâre getting closer,â Evelyn said, appearing at Hazelâs side. Her face was pale, but her voice was steady.Hazel nodded, her gaze never leaving the horizon. âWe have to be ready.âEvelyn hesitated before placing a hand on Hazelâs shoulder. âYouâve come so far, Hazel. Whatever happens, youâre not the same girl who stood in the shadows of this kingdom.âHazel managed a faint smile, the warmth of Evelynâs words cutting through the chill of fear. âThank you.âAs Evelyn stepped away, Hazel felt Damonâs presence before she saw him. His hand brushed against hers, grounding
Forced Marriage with The Devil   Into the Shadows
The castle was alive with activity as Damonâs forces prepared for the battle ahead. The plan was risky, but Hazelâs resolve was unwavering. The thought of luring Garrickâs army into the canyon was a gamble, but it was one they couldnât afford to lose.Hazel stood on the battlements, her eyes scanning the horizon. The skies were heavy with dark clouds, an ominous sign of what was to come.âYouâre deep in thought again,â Damonâs voice came from behind her.Hazel turned, finding him leaning casually against the stone wall, his eyes fixed on her. Despite the chaos brewing around them, he looked composed, though she could see the tension in his jaw.âJust thinking about the plan,â Hazel admitted. âItâs a lot to risk.âDamon stepped closer, his presence grounding her. âEvery battle is a risk. But this one? This one we win.âHazel managed a faint smile. âYouâre confident.ââI have to be,â Damon replied, his hand brushing against hers. âFor you. For this kingdom.âTheir fingers intertwined, a
Forced Marriage with The Devil   Unbreakable Bonds
The room was quiet, save for the soft crackle of the fireplace. Hazel lay nestled against Damonâs chest, her breathing steady as her fingers absently traced the lines of his muscles. His hand rested on her waist, his grip possessive even in rest.âYouâve ruined me, you know,â Damon said suddenly, his voice low and amused.Hazel glanced up at him, a faint smile tugging at her lips. âI doubt that.âDamon chuckled, his fingers brushing along her spine. âYou think Iâm joking? I canât even imagine a life without you now.âHazelâs cheeks flushed, but she didnât look away. âGood. Because I donât plan on going anywhere.âHis gaze softened, the usual intensity in his eyes replaced by something warmer. But before either of them could speak again, a sharp knock echoed through the room.Damonâs expression darkened instantly, his hand tightening on Hazelâs waist as he called out, âEnter.âThe door creaked open, and Evelyn stepped inside, her expression a mix of urgency and relief. âIâm sorry to in
Forced Marriage with The Devil   Morning Desire
The first rays of sunlight spilled through the heavy curtains, casting a warm glow across Hazelâs skin. She stirred, her body still humming with the memories of the night before. A faint ache in her thighs reminded her of Damonâs intensity, and a soft blush crept across her cheeks.Before she could shift fully awake, she felt a hand slide across her bare waist, firm and possessive. Damonâs warmth pressed against her back, his breath tickling the curve of her neck.âGood morning,â he murmured, his voice low and velvety, sending a shiver down her spine.Hazel turned slightly, meeting his dark gaze. His eyes glinted with that familiar hunger, the same one that had left her breathless just hours ago.âGood morning,â she whispered back, her voice still thick with sleep.Damonâs lips curved into a wicked smile. âYou look tempting like this,â he said, his fingers tracing lazy circles along her hip. âItâs dangerous to wake up beside me, little one.âHazelâs heart raced as he pulled her closer
Forced Marriage with The Devil   Claimed by the Devil
The mark on Hazelâs neck pulsed with a faint heat, a tangible reminder of the bond Damon had just forged between them. She shivered beneath him, her heart racing as his lips returned to hers, hungry and insistent.Damonâs hands slid down her body with deliberate precision, his touch both possessive and reverent. âYou donât know how long Iâve waited for this,â he murmured against her lips, his voice rough with barely restrained desire.Hazelâs breath hitched, her body arching into his touch. âThen donât hold back,â she whispered, her voice trembling with anticipation.Damonâs eyes flashed with something primal. âYou have no idea what youâve unleashed.âWith a low growl, he captured her lips again, his kiss searing and demanding. Hazel melted beneath him, her fingers tangling in his hair as his hands explored every inch of her body. He made quick work of the remaining barriers between them, his movements swift and practiced.âDamon,â she gasped, her voice catching as his mouth traveled
Forced Marriage with The Devil   The Confession 2
The air in the room was thick with tension and unspoken emotions. Hazel lay beneath Damon, her body still trembling from the heat of his touch. His gaze bore into hers, dark and unreadable, but the hunger in his eyes was unmistakable.Yet as the intensity of the moment swelled, Hazel felt something deeperâa pull in her chest, an overwhelming urge to speak the truth that had been burning inside her for weeks.âDamon,â she whispered, her voice barely audible.His movements stilled, his attention fully on her. âWhat is it?âHazelâs throat tightened as she tried to find the right words. âIâĶ I need you to know something. Before this goes any further.âDamonâs brows furrowed, his hand coming up to brush a stray lock of hair from her face. âTell me.âHazel took a shaky breath, her heart pounding in her chest. âI didnât think it was possibleâĶ not after everything. But somewhere along the way, Iââ She broke off, her cheeks flushing as the words caught in her throat.Damonâs gaze softened, his
Forced Marriage with The Devil   The Confession 1
The castle was eerily quiet as night fell. For the first time in days, the fires of battle had been extinguished, and the courtyard was empty save for a few lingering guards. Hazel stood by the window in her chambers, staring out at the moonlit landscape.Her body ached from the fight, but it was her mind that refused to settle. The memory of the Aether Stoneâs power still lingered, a heavy weight in her chest. She touched the spot where the pendant used to rest, its warmth now replaced with a hollow ache.A knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts.âCome in,â she said softly, her voice barely audible.The door creaked open, and Damon stepped inside. His presence filled the room, his dark eyes locking onto hers immediately. He looked as weary as she felt, but there was an intensity in his gaze that made her pulse quicken.âYou should be resting,â he said, closing the door behind him.Hazel gave him a faint smile. âSo should you.âDamon crossed the room, his footsteps silent on t
Forced Marriage with The Devil   A Fight for the Heart"
The creatures were relentless. Their grotesque forms moved with terrifying speed, their glowing red eyes locked on their targetâthe hidden chamber housing the Aether Stone. Damon cut down one after another, his sword an extension of his fury.âHazel, stay with me!â he called over the chaos.âIâm not going anywhere!â Hazel shouted back, her dagger flashing as she drove it into the nearest enemy. The pendant around her neck pulsed in sync with her heart, its warmth lending her strength she hadnât known she possessed.But for every creature they defeated, two more took its place. The castleâs defenses were crumbling under the onslaught.âWe need to fall back!â Damon shouted, his voice cutting through the din.Hazel nodded, her breath coming in short gasps. Together, they pushed their way toward the inner keep, rallying the remaining soldiers as they went. The path to the hidden chamber was treacherous, the air thick with smoke and the screams of the wounded.As they reached the door to t
Forced Marriage with The Devil   The Turning Tide
The faint light of dawn crept over the horizon, casting a pale glow across the castleâs battered walls. The courtyard was quiet now, the echoes of the nightâs battle replaced with the muffled groans of the wounded and the soft hum of activity as the defenders regrouped.Hazel stood near a makeshift infirmary set up in the corner of the courtyard, her eyes scanning the injured soldiers as Evelyn worked tirelessly alongside the healers. Hazelâs hands trembled as she tried to clean her dagger. The blood smeared on its blade was a stark reminder of how close they had come to losing everything.âHazel.âShe turned at the sound of Damonâs voice. He approached her, his steps deliberate despite the exhaustion that clung to him like a second skin.âYou should rest,â he said, his tone softer than usual.Hazel shook her head. âThereâs no time for that. The Order wonât stop. Theyâll come again, and we need to be ready.âDamon studied her for a moment, his dark eyes unreadable. Then, without a wor
