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April 29 - May 3, 2025
Without warning, he spun on his heel and kicked in the doors.
He is only soft with her
Wrath paused several paces inside the large dining hall and waited for me to make my way to him.
“Rise. And bid Her Highness Emilia Maria di Carlo, your future queen, welcome.”
“Remember what I said about respect. As a prince of Hell’s intended, Lady Emilia’s status has been elevated. You will only address her as ‘her highness’ or ‘my lady.’ Insult her, and you will answer to me.”
A tapestry hung against the far wall, depicting a warrior angel locked in battle with demons. Severed heads rolled at his feet.
Unlike what I’d been told of human royal courts, we would not be sitting at opposite ends of the table. We were at its center and everyone else would be fanned out around us.
Wrath waited until I sat down before taking his seat.
Wrath’s attention was already fixed on me, his eyes nearly glowing in the candlelight.
Blood and bones, this forbidden attraction was growing worse by the minute.
“One word and I’ll send them away.” Temptation flared. “Do I appear that nervous?” “I’m fairly confident what I’m sensing has nothing to do with nerves.”
His hand dropped beneath the table, landing gently on my knee.
“I am even more interested in where this may lead, my lady. You forget what sin I rule over. I am rather fond of a bit of knife-play.”
I was loath to admit it, even silently, but his touch kept my nerves at bay as the royal court all took their seats.
Wrath removed his hand from my knee only to surprise me with carving the meat and filling my plate
Other lords and ladies watched from lowered lashes, some bold enough to whisper. I had a feeling this was not typical behavior for the prince.
“Would you care for extra sauce, my lady?” he asked.
Lord Makaden’s attention fixed on my chest. His hungry expression indicated he wasn’t looking at the amulet.
Worms like him should remain beneath notice. Though that comparison was hardly fair to the poor worms.
With each bite, you look as though you’re in the throes of ecstasy. I must admit, it’s captivating. I’m envious of your fork.”
Ew
Only the scandal seemed to involve overtly referencing other sins.
“Tell me, Lord Makaden, are you always this preoccupied with the mouths of others? Perhaps you should reconsider what House of Sin you align best with.”
“I’ve been cautioned against speaking of your tongue, my lady, so I won’t comment on its sharpness. However, since you’ve brought mouths up, I can’t help but wonder. You seem to be enjoying the meat well enough, but has that perfect little mouth of yours ever tasted cock?”
The audacity
The room drew in a collective gasp. It was the last sound that was made before Lord Makaden’s garbled screaming began.
“Dinner is over,” the demon prince declared, his voice dangerously low. He yanked his bloodied blade free. “Get out.”
slight tingling sensation passed over
The fact that he’d taken precautions in his own royal House wasn’t comforting, but I trusted that no one would slip past his wards.
Anir’s mouth twisted up on one side.
“His private chambers are at the end of this hall. Give him ten minutes, I’m sure he’ll be there by then.”
Hell. If the Prince of Wrath’s anger was a glacier, mine was a raging inferno.
Looking at him now, with the promise of unending punishment and not an ounce of regret in his glare, I understood what he did, why he did it, even if he didn’t yet.
“That was my fight. If you interfere whenever someone says something unflattering, no one will ever respect or fear me. I will not appear weak for you to maintain strength.”
“Good night, my jealous, mighty tongue-slayer.” “You say such horrible things.”
“If you’re going to continue lurking in my bedchamber, you might as well drink this. It’ll help you sleep.”
his attention briefly falling to my mouth as if it intrigued and beguiled him.
“The Crescent Shallows.” He hesitated. “It’s a lagoon.”
Since I am to marry the devil, that makes me your future queen, doesn’t it?” He didn’t answer.
“On occasion it seeks the heart of those who enter. And reflects their truth.”
Great artists might try to capture his likeness but would undoubtedly fail.
“Astra inclinant, sed non obligant.”
“The stars incline us; they do not bind us.”
“I’m sorry.” The words were so soft, I wasn’t sure he’d heard me. “For binding you.”
“Fate may deal its hand, try encouraging our path or intervene, but we are ultimately free to choose our own destiny. Never doubt that.”
but this was no small infatuation. This was desire in its purest form.
And I knew, with unending certainty, we were on the precipice of discovering how good we were together.
“You have nothing to fear from me, child. You will drink the tincture in its entirety. Then we’ll burn the bowl. Nothing will remain for those who wish you harm.”
Saylonia?”
I ignored his odd behavior and returned
Feared
“If he knew the effect it would have on you, I doubt he would have taken you there. It’s his other secret you need to inquire about. He is fully aware of how that one affects you both.
Wrath went preternaturally still. The temperature in the room plummeted enough for me to see my breath. Jars
