All Chapters of The Devil's Handmaiden : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 11The Unchosen PathFour days left. James reminded himself of the deal with the Blackwoods. "I have to get my family to choose," he told himself, feeling the weight of the decision pressing on him. Immediately, he texted his children, telling them there would be a family meeting at home by 5 p.m. The decision of who would be given to the Blackwoods had to be made today.*****While I was in class, my phone buzzed. I knew instantly that a message had come in. As I checked my phone, I saw a text from my dad about the family meeting. My heart sank. Deep down, I knew this had to do with the Blackwoods and the deal with them. I resolved to go, if only to help my dad. Besides, I couldn’t see any reason to stay in Medford away from the boy problems, at least I could use a change of environment.Throughout school, I didn’t see Alex or Peter. I knew they were both avoiding me, and I couldn’t blame them. I didn't love them and couldn't bring myself to say yes when my heart wasn't in it

Chapter 13    Shattered Illusions    I stood frozen as I heard the voice that spoke, my heart pounding in my chest as the familiar voice echoed through the grand hall. Slowly, I turned, my breath catching in my throat as my eyes locked onto the man who had spoken.   It was him, the man I had been unable to forget since that day at the park, the one I had dreamed about, the one I had been secretly longing for over the past month, the one that made me reject Peter and Alex's love for me.  His piercing gaze met mine, and in that moment, a whirlwind of emotions tore through me, shock, confusion, anger, sadness, happiness, excitement, and pain all at once. My father’s stern voice cut through the tension, drawing me back to reality.   “Aurora,

Chapter 15The Devil’s Bargain. Pt 2James stood at the grand entrance of the Blackwoods’ mansion, watching as the heavy wooden doors slowly closed behind him. His heart was heavy, weighed down by the gravity of what he had just done. He had left his daughter, Aurora, in the clutches of one of the most dangerous families in the underworld, all for a deal that he wished he could undo. He knew the Blackwoods were ruthless, and now, his precious daughter was at their mercy.As he walked away from the mansion, each step felt like a betrayal to his own flesh and blood. His mind raced with thoughts of the agreement he had made, the deal that would sell Aurora to Dominique for twenty years, not the two years he had led her to believe. He had lied to her, deceived her into thinking she would only be serving a short sentence when, in reality, he had signed away her life for two decades.James had justified it to himself as a necessary evil, a way to secure his family's future. The debt he ow

Chapter 17Web of DecietThe sound of a door creaking echoed through the cold, empty warehouse. Addam stood with his arms folded, eyes fixed on Kohr as he approached. His leather shoes clicked against the concrete floor as he came closer, his silhouette casting long shadows on the walls. Peter was in the back, slumped over in the trunk of the car, his face swollen, his shirt stained with dried blood.Kohr, still uneasy after their earlier conversation, clenched his fists. "I told you what I found out about Aurora," he said carefully. "But Peter’s been here for a week now. It’s time to let him go."Addam glanced at him but said nothing. His face remained cold and unreadable. Instead of answering, he pulled a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a long drag.Kohr shifted on his feet. "You promised someone would come for him."Addam exhaled slowly, the smoke swirling into the air. "And someone will."Before Kohr could respond, Addam's phone buzzed in his pocket. He glanced at the

Chapter 19Shadows of BetrayalPeter’s head pounded as he lay back in bed, his mind swirling with confusion and pain. He glanced around the unfamiliar yet oddly comforting room, its luxury and attention to detail starkly contrasting the rough treatment he had endured at the hands of his kidnappers. Slowly, pieces of memory started falling into place: the relentless questioning about Aurora, the threats, and the beatings that had left his body bruised and broken.What did they want with Aurora? Why had he been dragged into this mess? Nothing made sense.A soft creak of the door brought him back to reality, and a woman stepped inside. Her face was all too familiar to Tiffany's steward, the woman who always lurked in the shadows of her boss’s plans. Peter’s stomach sank as it all began to click into place. The room, the steward, the opulent surroundings could only be Tiffany’s mansion.The steward, seeing his widened eyes, offered a cold smile. “You’re awake. Good. Madam will be here soo