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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 56

Angelica had the most confusing night. As usual, she asked herself a ton of questions. Why did he act that way? It was unusual. And what did he mean by he wanted her willing? Also the look in his eyes. She had never seen him look at her like that before? Could she be mistaken? Could the benefits perhaps be that he wanted her to do her wifely duties? 

Her heart stopped then it felt like it was going to burst and all these thoughts made her stay awake the whole night. In the morning when she looked herself in the mirror she was frightened by her own reflection. 

Oh Lord, help her. 

A knock on the door made her almost jump out of her skin. He was here? What did he want now? 

She kept staring at the door in horror instead of answering. Another knock and she wanted to hide. Run! 

"Come in." She said grimacing.