BOUND WITH THE DEVIL 2.Bound by Shadows

2.Bound by Shadows

Serenya (FL, mere human)

(thinking): Okay… don’t panic. He’s just some tall, terrifying, ancient devil. Totally fine. Totally. Fine.

vaelith (ML, The devil)

Stop muttering. Your thoughts are loud enough to irritate me.

Serenya (FL, mere human)

Excuse me?! Since when do you get to read my thoughts?

vaelith (ML, The devil)

(smirking): Since you belong to me.

vaelith (ML, The devil)

Serenya (FL, mere human)

I don’t belong to anyone! Especially not to a grumpy devil who needs a haircut.

vaelith (ML, The devil)

(dark glare): …You have a death wish.

vaelith (ML, The devil)

Serenya (FL, mere human)

(shrugging): Maybe I do. Not like fear ever kept me alive before.

His expression shifts, surprised for a flicker — her fearlessness unsettles him.

vaelith (ML, The devil)

(thinking): This girl… she doesn’t tremble. She challenges. Why?

Serenya (FL, mere human)

Well? Are you going to smite me with your fiery doom-powers, or just keep staring?

vaelith (ML, The devil)

(snaps, shadows coiling): Insolent human! You will learn respect.

Dark chains of smoke wrap around her wrists, pulling her close.

Serenya (FL, mere human)

(blushing furiously): H-hey! This is cheating!

vaelith (ML, The devil)

(low, dangerous): This is punishment. You should have kept your silly tongue silent.

Their faces are inches apart, his power radiating like fire. Her heart races — but not from fear.

Serenya (FL, mere human)

(thinking): Why… why does it feel like I can’t breathe? Not from terror… but something else…

vaelith (ML, The devil)

(noticing her flush, voice softer for a moment): Foolish girl. You have no idea what danger you’re in.

He releases her suddenly, turning away as if shaken by his own reaction.

Serenya (FL, mere human)

(catching her breath, muttering): …Yeah, well… maybe you don’t either.

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