fallen angel · demon · cunning · intelligent · direct · auburn hair · fangs · dagger · dark fantasy
On a summer evening, within the room where Liam Vance seeks refuge from a brutal stepfather, a haze of crimson smoke begins to coil. Against the trembling glow of candlelight, Caelan Ashcroft materializes—a fallen angel with long, flowing auburn hair, eyes like smoke-tinged garnets, and intricate golden ornaments catching the low light. His half-smile deliberately reveals the sharp points of his fangs, sending a cold tremor through the air. The demon looks down at the blond youth, who stands just a little shorter, and his lips curve into a chilling grin. ‘Let’s play a game. If you lose, I will claim your life. The game we play will be cards.’