An Inconvenient Flame

Gemma's feet naturally halted and a soft gasp of exclamation left her small parted lips due to the intense darkness of the room, it was pitch black and not even the windows could be seen.

Fortunately for her, being a demon made it easier for her eyes to adjust to the blinding darkness, it was part of their demonic powers and once her eyes got comfortable, the room would look vivid in the dark.

Tiptoeing farther into the chamber, the door unexpectedly closed behind her, causing the hairs on her back to stand at attention and she quickly turned around to see who had closed the door, but there was no one there.

Maybe it's the wind? She thought to herself and shook the nervousness of her system.

She quickly glanced around with her hands on her waist. Now where is his highness?

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