The Beguiled Novels & Stories

Instead of rolling it down like a good citizen, I forced a fake smile and drove off in a rush, desperate to escape the situation. The bar was illuminated with a series of colorful bulbs, casting a warm glow that enhanced the interior beauty. I chose a secluded corner, far from the spotlight, and ordered a glass of Charlotte wine. I needed to regain my sanity before I could confront Juliet. She seemed like someone I could trust, and I suspected she knew more than she had let on.

His voice trembled slightly. "The baby—our babies are gone."

I could breathe for a second. I exhaled, deciding to give this a try. What’s the worst that could happen? The thought lingered. And for the first time in a long time, I felt something close to uncertainty. It was the turn of my phone to let out a ping, my suit shuffled, and I reached into my pocket to fish it out. The image displayed on the screen made the tsk, taking in the VIP invitation. An art gala. A dangerous distraction—but necessary. I’ll take the risk. I always do.

"The Beguiled Bond we have shall never fade until the moment I am in my Centenarian age and go back to my mother's side." Claude nodded. "Just as the bargain my brothers-in-law and I had with Mother years ago, I will go with you. You know that we'd rather die than not have our mate to be by our side in the end." Ah, yes. The bargain they made... It was a memorable moment when my brothers-in-law and Claude made a bargain with Mother. They didn't want Mother to take Her daughters without a warning but instead, they also wished to come with us and served our sides as well.

With a heart drumming with joy, I reached out to the file and opened it. I retrieved a white paper inside and stared at it , my gaze scanning on it, grasping the content. The smile on my face faltered, replaced with a deep frown. “Divorce agreement?" I looked up, my brow knotted as confusion flashed in my eyes. Maverick nodded gently and said. “Just like you see. Sign it. I'm quitting the marriage." He simply said, his words hanging in the air. It was as if everything around me froze.

In other words, the key to finding the Rhapsody Swamp lay in whether they were able to find the Beguiler or not. Just that… how were they supposed to find that darn Beguiler??! Audrey and the others fell into deep contemplation. A moment later, Jace abruptly straightened his back and turned to his friends as realization dawned upon him. He looked at his friends but his eyes purposely avoided looking at Mu Lingx's direction. "If I recall correctly… the two sandmen seemed to have emerged from that direction. It's likely that the Beguiler is in that direction too!" To enchant an item, the Beguiler has to use some means like inscribing magical inscriptions and other enchanting methods.

The second goon says and I see his hands lighting up in a purple glow. I hear Maeve digging around in her bag a moment before something whizzes past my hip, slamming onto the ground at their feet. Instantly, a light flashes. I look at the goons who looked locked in the moment. “Let’s go.” Maeve says behind me. “What did you do?” I say, not moving, but looking at her behind me. “Stunning spell. It only lasts for 15 minutes, so we have to hurry.” I turn back and look at the goons. “Can they hear me?” I ask her.

Finally, my eyes landed on Andre standing at the right side of the alter. He stood straight and proud, seemingly unaffected by the true reason for this marriage. His black tuxedo fit perfectly over his muscular frame. My gaze rose to his hair, which was combed back, exposing his beautiful, handsome face. He met my eyes and gave me one of his grins that caused my heart to pound and stomach to flip. The music began, making my knees tremble. I swallowed hard, wondering if I would make it down the aisle without falling. “Start walking, Aurora,” Gavriel whispered. As if he held power over my them, my feet began to move. My chest rose and fell in tune with the music as I kept my eyes on Andre’s fa