"Just call my name, and I will stop, Lia," he whispered seductively, his lips pressed against my calf. I felt a shiver run down my spine at his words. He was giving me a way out, a chance to escape this dangerous game we were playing. But I didn't want him to stop. I wanted to feel his touch and lose myself in the passion building between us. "Call my name, Lia," he whispered, his breath hot against my skin, his passionate eyes gazing back at mine. At that moment, I knew I lost. *** Life was mediocre for Amara until her Master brought a proposal for her or more like, it was an order: she was to marry the wicked Lord Damien. Refusal was out of the question for her, as she was merely a slave —a servant burdened by her parents' debts. Just when all hope seemed lost, and she resigned herself to her fate, a mysterious man shows up in front of her, kills the evil old lord, kidnaps her brother, and gives her certain tasks to complete. If she doesn't, then he will kill her brother. As Amara embarks on her journey to save her brother, she finds herself in the clutches of a handsome prince - a devil prince. Despite the danger that surrounds him, she is instantly drawn to his captivating charms. As she struggles to fulfill the tasks set by the mysterious man, her heart is pulled in two directions. On one hand, she feels an undeniable attraction to the devil prince; on the other, she is determined to do whatever it takes to save her brother's life. Will Amara be able to complete the tasks given to her by the mysterious man? Will she be able to save her brother's life? And what will happen when her assigned tasks clash with her feelings for the devil prince, forcing her to choose between her love for him and her family? *** The cover doesn't belong to me. All credit goes to the original owner.
I trailed behind my parents as they picked up the little girl and searched for her home in the darkness. They checked nearby villages, around the massive forest but couldn't locate where the little girl belonged. During their search, they arrived at Killian's village, and I was taken aback by what I saw.
Earlier this afternoon, a devastating fire had ravaged the village, leaving nothing but ashes in its wake. Yet now, as I stood there, the village looked eerily deserted, with only abandoned buildings around. There were no remnants of the fire, no signs of bodies or burned belongings — a stark contrast to the horror I had witnessed just hours before.
I sighed, realizing this must be the work of Rhys or perhaps the mage collaborating with the king.
My parents continued their fruitless search for the little girl's home, and after a long time with no success, they decided to take her back to their home. I followed silently, returning to the town of my childhood.