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Heart of Darkness

He put one hand on the door beside her head before leaning forward. What was he doing? Trying to intimidate her again? “Truth is…” He began to speak in a low voice and she strained her ears but all she could hear was her heartbeat. “I hate when you touch me because I like it so much.” Her eyes widened in surprise and he leaned even closer before continuing to speak. “I also hate the way you smell…” she could hear him inhale her scent “You smell delicious. And I hate your hair because it’s tempting. I want to run my fingers through it, pull it gently while I taste your lips and bite your neck.” Angelica suddenly felt like there was no air left in the room. “Your touch makes me unable to resist doing those things and all the other things I want to do to you.” “Oth...other things.” She breathed not realizing she was thinking loudly. One side of his lips curved into a smile. “Imagine all the things a man would want to do to you. I want to do those things and much more.” He leaned closer bringing his lips next to her ear. “Because I am no man. I am a beast. A hungry one. So unless you want me to bite you, refrain from touching me.” **************** A woman alone in a man’s world. In a time and place where it’s difficult for a woman to live alone, protect and provide for herself, Angelica must find a provider and a protector after her father is accused of being a traitor and executed by the king. Now known as a traitor's daughter, she must survive in a cruel world ruled by men, and in order to do so she ends up seeking protection in a man feared by everyone. A man with many scars. Both physically and mentally. A man punished for his pride. Rayven is a man with many scars. They cover his face and punish his soul. He can never show himself without people recoiling at the sight of him. Except for one woman who willingly comes knocking on his door. Is she an additional punishment sent to him, or will she be his salvation?

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Chapter 44

Rayven went to see Luciana after seeing Angelica one last time. The woman was unlike her sister. She didn't care to dress nicely and live in an extravagant place. She liked dark places and her home looked like a place in hell. It was probably worse than hell for the demons she punished. 

Luciana's home was small and dark and she hated when people came to her uninvited so no one dared. But since he was on a death mission why not? 

He made himself comfortable and sat on one of her sofas. 

"Look who is here." He heard her drawl shortly after. "Rayven, the dark lord. The prideful demon." 

She came swaying to him across the floor. She was usually bitter and he wondered why she was in such a good mood. It was unlike her. 

"What brings you here?" She said sitting on the couch nearby. 

She looked just like Lucrezia and right now she was acting like her as well. 

"You probably already know why I am here." He said.