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AsherElara stood frozen, her eyes darting between the two women on the tables—Millie, helpless and bound, and her mother, who had been drawn back from the afterlife for this moment. The look on her face was a fucking picture, a perfect blend of horror and denial.“This is just a nightmare,” she screamed, her voice breaking, echoing off the cold walls. “This can’t be real! My mother is dead! Magic isn’t real!”I stepped closer, a dark smile creeping across my face as I relished in her suffering. “Oh, but it is real, Elara. Look around you. Feel it. This isn’t some figment of your imagination. This is real.”She shook her head, her breath coming in ragged gasps. “No! It’s just… You can’t bring her back; it’s impossible!”“Impossible?” I scoffed, stepping even closer, the distance between us closing like a vice. “Your mother has been dead for over ten years. You think I’d go through all this trouble to orchestrate a lie? You Elara, have refused to accept your true nature for too lon

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ElaraI woke up to the sensation of hands on my skin, and lips caressing my throat. It was an eerily familiar feeling, one that sent shivers down my spine, not from pleasure, but a primal fear. I opened my eyes, blinking away the sleep, only to find Leon hovering above me. His eyes, glowing with a predatory hunger. I felt a lump forming in my throat as he crawled backward, his eyes never leaving mine. He began to undress, each article of clothing tossed aside carelessly, revealing the body of a man unashamed of his desires. The sight of him, so vulnerable yet so powerful, was a paradox that left me with a sense of dread. As he climbed back onto me, his body warm against mine, I couldn’t help but remember the last time he touched me. How disgusted I felt. How scared I was.His lips found my neck again, sending a jolt of panic through me. I closed my eyes again, trying to find some strength inside me to push him away. But instead I was held there by the memory of my mother. The images

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ElaraI lay on the bed, my body aching and my mind reeling. I was supposed to feel disgusted, repulsed by what I had done. I had used my body in a way that women had been shamed for centuries. But the truth was, I didn't feel disgusted. I felt... exhilarated.The feeling of having two men touch me at once, their hands exploring my body, it was an adrenaline rush like no other. I was everything they needed in that moment, the center of their world. It was a power I had never experienced before. And as much as it repulsed me, it excited me. Leon was the first to leave, dressing quickly and leaving the room without a word. Asher, however, lingered. He sat on the edge of the bed, his back to me, his body rigid. Finally, he stood up and began to pace the room, his arms crossed over his chest. I watched him, waiting for the explosion I knew was coming. "Asher," I said, breaking the silence. He stopped pacing and turned to face me, his eyes a storm of conflicting emotions. "What we did..

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Asher The taste of betrayal was bitter on my tongue as I stormed out of the chapel. I had allowed Elara to be with Leon, had watched as they shared intimate moments. But seeing the transformation in Elara, from an innocent girl to a woman who craved another man, was a blow I wasn't prepared for. Was it the darkness? Had it changed her?I wanted to be angry at her, to confront her, but I couldn't. Because despite everything, I loved her.In a daze, I got into my car and drove off, heading back to the boarding school. I couldn’t afford my absence to be noticed.When I arrived, I was greeted by the sight of a heavy police presence. Several officers were questioning students, their faces grim.As I moved to enter the building, a voice called out to me. It was one of Millie’s friends, nervously twisting her hands as she approached me with a policeman. "Asher," she said, her nasally voice trembling, "This officer wants to see what you know about Millie."The officer turned to me, his

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ElaraThe sight of Asher's jaw twitching in anger was enough to pull me out of the thrall of my desire. Without a second thought, I pushed Trent off me and sat up on the cold stone slab. My clothes were scattered around the altar."Asher," I taunted, my voice dripping with satisfaction, "you look pale. Is everything alright?"His eyes were hard, his jaw set in a grim line. But he didn't say a word."What's the matter, Asher?" I continued, relishing in his discomfort, "I thought you wanted me to embrace my dark side. Isn't this what you wanted?"Still, Asher remained silent. His green eyes were like two blazing emeralds, burning with an intensity that sent shivers down my spine.In one swift motion, he stormed over, pulling out a pocketknife and embedding it into Trent's thigh. Trent let out a pained gasp, his hands flying to his wound.Before I could react, Asher had scooped me up and thrown me over his shoulder. His grip was firm, unyielding. But as he carried me away, I couldn't hel

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AsherLeaving Trent's lifeless body behind, I turned around only to find Elara standing there. I expected shock, horror, but instead, she merely tilted her head, her brows furrowed as she took in the gruesome scene."This is what happens to anyone who touches what belongs to me," I told her, my voice filled with coldness.Elara’s eyes met mine, her voice steady as she retorted, "I belong to no one, Asher. I'm not an object.""Is that what you think?" I asked her, my voice dangerously low."No, it's what I know," she fired back, her defiance sparking a dark desire within me.In a swift move, I gripped her arm, pushing her back against the wall. My hand encircled her throat while the other ripped away the blanket she was holding around herself. "You are mine, Elara," I growled, my eyes boring into hers. But she shook her head in denial. My chest rose and fell with deep, ragged breaths as I rose to her challenge.My free hand moved up to twist her nipple. "Mine," I repeated. Again, she

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ElaraThe black veins hadn't completely vanished by the time I returned to my room. They no longer reached my hands, but they were still visible on my arms and neck. I knew I should be worried, but I wasn't. I didn't care.Still, knowing I needed to conceal them, I wrapped a scarf around my neck before leaving the room. With my purpose in mind, I headed towards the office responsible for student location."Hi, I need to locate a student," I told the receptionist, my voice honey-sweet.The woman looked at me skeptically. "We can't just hand out that information. Why do you need it?"I forced a blush to my cheeks, dropping my gaze feigning embarrassment. "I... I was supposed to meet up with him last night, but I chickened out. I want to apologise, but I know if text him he's going to ignore me."My act must have been was convincing because the woman's expression quickly softened. "Alright, dear. What's his name?"I gave her the name, and after a few taps on her keyboard, she gave me the

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