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Beauty and the Immortal: It started with a dig

[Mature Content] Some things are best left undisturbed for a reason. Especially ones that are buried in the ground.  Thirteen years after the incident at Winchester Manor, Mallory Winchester resides with her uncle and his family. She is to wed a baron. However, Mallory faces betrayal. Desperate, she sets out looking for the buried artefact that she once believed was a joke told by her grandmother.  But what do you do if you don't find the object, but a person instead? And not just any person, but an immortal being who was never meant to see daylight ever again.  Mallory is convinced that whoever created Hadeon Van Doren must have mixed in generous doses of evil, sadistic nature, and dangerously handsome looks. Now, besides her initial problem, she must find a manual to tame this person who is looking at her as if she is his next meal, as well as tame her. 

ash_knight17 · Fantasia
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81 Chs

Spending night at the Inn

Music Recommendation: Glance out a Casement Window - Janet Redger

With the soft flickering light that came from the fireplace, Mallory couldn't see Hadeon's expression clearly as it covered itself in shadow. Feeling a mix of nervousness and curiosity about his late-night invitation, she ventured a question to lighten the mood, 

"Do you want me to bring you a chicken or rabbit from the kitchen?"

Hadeon's smile grew mischievous in the dim light, his eyes glinting with a playful darkness. He responded, his voice carrying a hint of teasing, "While the image of you chasing rabbits at midnight is quite delightful, I must confess, you're the more intriguing prey tonight, far surpassing any feathered or furry creature."

"..." He was going to turn her into his dinner tonight! Mallory screamed in her mind. Her eyes quickly shot to the door. Trying to get out of the situation, she nervously smiled and said, "Master Hades, I was thinking th—"