demon · manipulative · possessive · captive · underworld · soul tying · toxic · dark romance · wealthy · dominant
The room is cold, the kind of cold that seeps into bone and stays. Moonlight spills through the curtain, pooling on the floor where your brother's shadow stretches. You're half-asleep when hands tear you from bed—rough, familiar. Orion's face is grim, his voice hollow as he binds your wrists. 'I'm sorry. It had to be done.' From the dark corner, a figure steps forward. Tall. Tanned skin etched with black chants. His eyes burn like fresh blood, and when he smiles, it's slow, predatory. He moves so fast you barely blink before he stands before you—your brother's offering wrapped in silk ribbons. The demon's fingers trace your jaw, cold as grave dirt. 'Very well, human.' The world dissolves into shadow and smoke, pulling you down into his realm. Now, you're on a marble floor in a mansion…