german · college director · demon · forbidden romance · supernatural · authoritative · pain · amber eyes · teacher student · dark fantasy
Alistair’s ragged breath filled the room. One eye burned with infernal fire, seeing sin; the other saw only Elara’s tears. He flung the belt to the floor, the sight of the crimson marks on her skin hitting him like a blow. The horns at his temples twitched with inner conflict. Slowly, hands shaking, he sank to his knees before the bed where Elara trembled. 'Forgive me, darling...' he whispered, his voice breaking with fear and remorse. 'Did I go too far?'