55 _ Entangled With Darkness.

Mizuki sat before the mirror , her face pale and bloodless as she was being prepared to dine with Dai Fang. Nucai began brushing her long dark locks as she noticed lines of trepidation written all over her face.

The Devil King always resided in silence and solitude , never interacting with anyone but for him to demand the presence of this mortal woman was startling to everyone that served him in the Forbidden Palace. No one dared speak to him much less affront him like Mizuki had done but still he desired her to dine with him.

"Fear not Mistress..." Nucai told her , smiling in a way that greatly reassured Mizuki. "I am sure the master means you no harm."

She nodded absent minded as the maid servant fixed some jade hair pins into her hair , increasing her beauty

Mizuki arose and looked down at the robes that were presented to get to choose for that formal evening. One was a stunning crimson red gown, adorned with dark bloodstones and outlined with opal jewels. The other was a pure white dress gown, tightened at the bodice and embroidered with silky golden thread designs.

She reached for the white dress when the other servant holding it withdrew, remorseful. "I apologise Mistress but the Master dictates that you must wear this to see him this evening." The maid servant put out the crimson red attire forward and Mizuki sighed.

Her heart throbbed as they dressed her , in the expectancy of what was going to occur once she was alone with him. Mizuki's hair stood on the end as she was led towards the Chamber where she was told that Dai Fang would be awaiting her arrival. Once she reached the magnificent doors , the two servants accompanying her , immediately departed as commanded leaving her all by herself.

The raven haired girl took in a deep breath before pushing the doors aside and making her way into the Chambers. It was simply majestic , the walls adorned with tapestries , their dazzling hues casting an ethereal flow in the large space. Her breath was taken away by the adornation but once it came back to her that she was only here on the imperative of the Devil King imperatives, her heart hardened. He manipulated her affections for others and made her bend to his will and she detested him for it.

"The Beast...." She muttered . But then Mizuki , sensing the sudden shift in the atmosphere around her and the intense aura behind her , she felt a tingle down her spine. Without even turning to face behind her , she instinctively knew who was standing behind her.

"If I truly were a beast..." Came his sultry voice as his finger tips toyed against the nape of her exposed neckline. "I would have ripped out your heart long ago."

Mizuki , determined not to give into the tension ,stated ahead and refused to acknowledge his presence. Dai Fang smirked at her impudence as his smooth hands gently landed on her bare shoulders as he leaned in , words for her hearing only.

" "

She froze her heart skipped a beat as his deep , masculine cruised along her skin. Dai Fang swiftly turned her around to face him , his strong hands wrapped securely around her waist, an impish smile from playing on his lips. With a surprisingly gentle touch , he held her other hand to prevent her from pulling herself away as there was no space between them.The overwhelming sensation left her feeling helpless as she could process anything else in that moment. Her mind was in shade as her eyes could not leave his captivating grey and reddish eyes. His smirked widened as he saw that she was already spell bound by him seeing his plan in motion. As Mizuki snapped out of his enchantment , her face flushed with embarrassment and angry admiration.She averted her gaze from his infernal eyes but was struck by his appearance. With his striking and commanding presence , Dai Fang had by Far outshine any other man she had ever set her eyes on. His jet black hair cascaded over his shoulders and his looks had enough intensity that could disarm anyone. He was dressed in a swirling white , regal robe, adorned with golden plates hanging on his shoulders. A crown sized pin was hung on his flowing black hair as he stared at Mizuki lustfully. She could feel his gaze burning through her, his bottled passion welled up inside him

that he didn't try to conceal. Mizuki felt heat rush to her cheek as an unknown feeling enveloped her. She had never felt like this for any man but then again no man had been this close to her like this. It was strange but welcoming. His lips were peculiar but achingly inviting. His lips curved into a smug smile as he examined her face. It was like he could sense her emotions, her vulnerability,

He then released her and she turned away from him in discomfiture her

"You are not afraid of me , Are you Mizuki Yang?" The Devil King moved passed her to the dining table.

"Of...Of Course not." She stuttered , vexed by her nervousness and the way he was making her feel.

She lied , he noted and for the first time. He indeed made her nervous but not in his usual way of fear and intimidation. It was something more intimate....

"Sit." Dai Fang ordered as he took a seat on a splendorous seat and glanced towards her.

"No..."

"What did you say?" He raised an eyebrow in intrigue at her defiance.

"I said no." Mizuki enunciated clenching her fists , her anger surges like a burning inferno field by the very fact This devil had manipulated her care and concern for the well beings of others. "You think you can control me , my will and my actions but I tell you now Dai Fang that I will not be easily broken. I shall find a way to break free from your grasp and regain my freedom..." She said trying to fight back her tears from spilling over her lovely robes as she realized she had exchanged one set of chains for another. She was freed from the confines of her estate and her duty only to be restricted by This man before her.

Dai Fang looked on at her impassively but was amused at her bravery and wits, his eyes burning with the desire of a new found interest.

"Ah , Feisty as an untamed fox with a strong spirit but still you look so vulnerable, making me underestimate you every time. Our clash of wills shall be something I truly await..." His voice dripped with chilling cold even from where he sat as he faced the meal that was placed in front if him. "Dare not have any more thoughts of escape for I hold the power to put an end to all you hold dear... Your genitors, For instance. Imagine all he has ever worked for being destroyed in an instant...."

Mizuki fretted at the thought of her dear Father and Mother being destroyed, Their entire life's work gone in an instant. "I ...I will not escape." She murmured as she lowered her head automatically , she made to sit as he had earlier instructed her. She had no choice about it now. She was now and possibly forever more Entangled With Darkness.

But then a second thought occurred to her and Mizuki could not help but smile deviantly. She would not escape like she had promised , but Dai Fang never said anything about her putting an end to him . And with the use of that mystical shard she had in her possession , her resolve might just become reality.

For now , she would bide her time , gain his trust and then she would strike.