Isabeau's POVI brace myself as my mind reels from the implication that my life and rebirth has somehow paved a way for the malicious demon before me, to become wickedly involved in mine and King Stellan's life. I decide to demand answers, my voice laced with fury and disbelief. "How could you say such a thing? I’ve never met you before and I didn’t even know Stellan personally before today!"Aster smirks, relishing in the intensity of my anger. "Oh, Isa, you fail to comprehend the complex depths of life and death. But don’t worry we’ll get to that soon. Anyway, back to my story. It’s almost impossible to quantify the amount of desperation and longing for health that consumed our dear little Stellan. His whole childhood was stolen by his debilitating illness, leaving him eager to make friends and socialize. That is why after he received his healing, he went on to become the friendly and jovial King everyone once knew in your past life."Aster continues, his voice dripping with pride
Isabeau's POVShock ripples through me as I realize the extent of Stellan's predicament. I feel a wave of guilt crash over me, as I begin to understand that my very existence, my rebirth, has inadvertently shattered Stellan's life and condemned him to be trapped in the clutches of this malevolent demon.Aster smirks, relishing in my despair. "Yes, Isa, Stellan's life is now at my discretion. He lives only for as long as I choose him to. I hold the power over his very soul."I can no longer contain the guilt and anger welling within me. My voice trembles with a mix of sorrow and determination as I confront him. "You may revel in your twisted games, but I refuse to accept this fate for Stellan. I will find a way to break this contract, to free him from your clutches."Aster's eyes narrow, his amusement turning to a cold, calculating gaze. "Do not delude yourself, Isabeau," he warns, his voice dripping with dark certainty. "The bond between Stellan and I is unbreakable. You may try, bu
Isabeau's POVAt first, I assumed it was a dream. The tapping on my face felt faint and gentle, so I continued to sleep.But the tapping still continues, becoming a little more insistent now.Finally, I slowly awaken from my slumber, my eyes flutter open, only to be met with a startling sight.Perched on top of me is a vision of possibly the most beautiful child I have ever seen, smiling warmly at me. I blink, my mind still foggy with sleep, wondering if I'm caught in the midst of a dream. But the child's presence feels real, tangible."Are you fully awake now?" the child playfully asks, tapping my cheek once again. I flinch at the touch, feeling the slight sting against my skin. It must mean I am truly awake.I take a moment to observe the child more closely. Fiery red hair, cascading in gorgeous waves, frames a face that is both delicate and beautiful. His eyes, crimson and captivating, hold a familiarity that tugs at my memory. Who is this child? And how did he come to be in my roo
Isabeau's POVUh Oh.My heart skips a beat, and worry creeps into my mind. I recall the strict instructions Aster had mentioned Stellan had decreed, forbidding anyone from entering his room at midnight. Reluctantly, I summon the courage to speak the truth, my voice filled with a tinge of remorse."I... I did enter your room last night," I admit, my words coming out in a soft, hesitant tone. "I apologize, my King. It was wrong of me to disregard your instructions and invade your privacy."A look of annoyance crosses his face, his brows furrowing with displeasure. His silence hangs heavy in the air, intensifying my sense of guilt. I know I have angered him, breached his trust.Suddenly his eyes flare with an intense heat, his voice sharp with fury. "How dare you disobey my orders?" he seethes, his tone filled with a raw intensity. "Do you have any idea what you have done?"Guilt floods my being as I realize the gravity of my actions. I hang my head, feeling the weight of his question.
Isabeau's POVSomething about the way Loic says my name sends an uncomfortable shiver through my body.I quickly turn away from him to hide the heat in my cheeks and try to force my thoughts in another direction.I instantly notice that the sun has begun its descent, casting long shadows across the landscape. I find myself looking up, a sense of urgency gripping me. The day has slipped away more quickly than I anticipated, and darkness is rapidly approaching.Turning to Loic, I express my concern. "Loic, we should find a suitable spot to set up camp for the night," I suggest, my voice filled with a hint of weariness. "It's getting dark, and we need to rest. We can continue our journey tomorrow."Loic nods in agreement, his eyes reflecting a childlike trust in my judgment. "Okay, Isa." He replies, his voice filled with a gentle acquiescence.Together, we search for a suitable space and luckily enough, we are able to find a clearing near a clear stream. I inspect it for pests and predat
Isabeau's POVI nearly turn away in embarrassment when I realize the implications of my thoughts. I shouldn't think this way about him. Despite having such a sexy and lust provoking body, I mustn't forget that he has the mentality of a child. And he completely trusts me to help him bathe for the first time. Sexualizing him in such a manner is wrong.I resume my hand movements, moving past his abdomen and going lower."You should be careful, he is a full grown man so you're perfectly aware of what's underneath." Aello teases at the back of my mind and it takes all my patience not to curse at that.As much as I want to deny it, being this close to Loic is making me feel things but I can only attribute it to the situation. He's naked in front of me, his privates hidden under the water and has surrendered his body to me to be washed.I maneuver my hands and focus on his thighs instead, washing gently and doing my best not to touch that sensitive area. He releases an almost sensual sigh an
Isabeau's POVThe words play in my head over and over again; the effect becomes stronger each time. Is this a proposal?No way! Loic is innocent and I'm just overthinking this."You'll always have me, Loic. We'll always be friends, I'd never abandon you." I promise with a smile.His eyes lower almost dispiritedly at the mention of 'friend' but it quickly morphs to a bright smile and I have to wonder if I imagined it."It's late, we should go to bed. We've got a long journey ahead of us." I say conclusively and he nods.I get into my sleeping bag while he lays on the soft grass beside me. I close my eyes and try my best to drift off into a restful slumber.Despite the warmth my sleeping bag provides, the cool night air still seeps into my skin, causing me to shiver involuntarily despite the heat of the fire.Loic seems to notice my discomfort and without hesitation, he moves closer, pressing his body against mine. I can feel the heat emanating from him, providing a comforting shield ag
Isabeau's POVAs we approach the territory of my pack, a sense of anxiety mingles with the worry that has been building within me. Having Loic by my side through my journey back has provided a temporary respite from my troubles, but now the reality of returning home settles upon me once more. Uncertainty and apprehension grip my heart as I ponder what awaits me within the pack's boundaries.The scouts recognize me instantly and surround Loic, ready to attack, thinking he had something to do with my sudden disappearance.I cook up a story and introduce him as my new bodyguard, they easily believe me because of my position and let us pass.As we make our way through the bustling town, I become acutely aware of the stares and whispers directed our way. Women turn their heads, their eyes lingering on us as we pass by. Confusion furrows my brow as I wonder what could be the cause of such attention. Did something happen in my absence? Do I have something on my face?Before I can voice my co
Isabeau's POVHe helps me stand straight.“Are you alright?” He asks softly.“I'm— I'm fine. What about you? You slept in today, are you feeling alright?”“I'm fine. I couldn't get much sleep last night, I was only able to get some rest in the early hours of the morning.” He speaks lightly and the guilt from last night quickly comes reeling in.“I heard about the requirements for this challenge. I wish you success, I know you'll win this. Just make sure to be safe, I wouldn't be able to handle it if any harm came to you.” He speaks again.The words take me completely by surprise. Is this actually Loic? I thought he would have asked to come with me. Heck, I thought he'd make a fuss about me going alone. I'll never admit it out loud but I love his clinginess.His words, the way he said them, though good natured, show that he's mad at me. I sigh.“So you won't be coming with me?”“No. It was brought to my knowledge that during this challenge, you're not allowed assistance from anyone, be
Isabeau's POVI don’t even remember falling asleep. But next thing I know, Lyric is waking me up with a smile.“Good morning, Isa. How was your night?” She asks in a singsong voice.I can’t stop the memories flooding into my mind so I end up with a blush before I reply, "It was very, very good. Thank you.”“Pardon me for saying this but you might want to take a look at your neck.” Lyric mouths and hands me a mirror.I take a look and a gasp escapes my mouth. Dark red hickeys have bloomed all over my neck and chest, some have even turned purple. Stellan did not relent. My face turns beet red with embarrassment. No one else can see me like this.“I can tell you had quite the adventurous night.” Lyric teases with a smile.“Don't. I'm already embarrassed enough as it is, you really can't breathe a word about this to anyone.”“I promise I won't. I'll even help you cover them with makeup. This competition is very crucial and we can't let anything set you in a bad light.”“That would be much
Isabeau's POVI slam the door hard as I leave the King's bedroom. I'm so annoyed I can't even quantify it.That stupid arrogant demon just knows how to get under my skin every damn time. He couldn’t even let me have a perfect night with Stellan. No, he just had to appear and ruin it all.I huff as I try to calm my erratically beating heart. The events of the last few hours have been more than I could have ever imagined. But right now, I have to sneak back into my room without anyone seeing me.I simply can't afford to get any negative attention on me, especially after just being accused of trying to poison the King and the entire council.I'm not ashamed of people finding out that Stellan and I have a deeper relationship, the problem is, that information won't work in my favor at the moment since no one except the both of us are aware of the terms of our agreement.Then there's the horrible things they would say about me. I can almost hear them gossiping in my imagination….‘You won't
Isabeau's POVI blush a deep shade of red when I realize that the blanket had landed on the floor when I got off the bed in a hurry. I'm fully naked before him, flushed skin and all. The cool breeze from the window stiffens my nipples and riddles my skin with goosebumps.I move closer and swiftly snatch the blanket, wrapping it around my body before finally returning my attention to him. The smug look on his face annoys me to no end.“You're such a pervert, you don't seem to know the first thing about privacy.” I berate, my annoyance seeping through my voice.His laugh crackles around the room like electricity while I try to school my expression in an attempt to disguise my unease. He's up to something, I can tell.“You know what, Isa dear? You might actually be sexier than Lilith with that lying mouth of yours and your oh so beautiful body which seems like it was only built to be fucked.” He titters, clearly amused.“Will you just stop?! Stop spluttering such nonsense, not everything
Isabeau's POVHe thrusts out and gently plunges back in, thrusting into me without pulling out completely."Yeah, just like that…." I sigh.The pain quickly subsides until it disappears completely and I find yourself wanting more."I want more, please….. please fuck me harder." I plead out."Your wish is my command." He replies with a chuckle.He begins increasing the pace of his thrusts, pummeling into me at a steady pace. His rigid, hot length pushes into me, scraping my insides, bumping into spots I didn't know existed."Faster, harder, please…." I push on.His lips twist in a mischievous smile before thrusting into me hard and fast, nearly knocking the air from my lungs.He begins pummeling into me so hard and fast that I can barely catch a breath but it feels too good.I don't care that my voice is echoing around the room, my lower half feels amazing and I never want it to stop.Stellan takes it up a notch by bringing his hand to my engorged clitoris. He massages my clitoris rou
Isabeau's POV He smiles, knowing just what my body needs. He wraps his lips around my erect, red clitoris all the while fucking my cunt with his fingers.He sucks on my clit vigorously, flicking his tongue over the sensitive bundle of nerves and biting slightly while still finger fucking me.In an instant, the mind numbing pleasure erupts and my orgasm takes over.I let out a loud moan but managed to cover my mouth at the last moment. My body shakes and my pussy spasms and clenches uncontrollably, holding onto Stellan's fingers like a vice.In the meantime, he still licks and sucks my clit even through my orgasm.Wave after wave of electricity washes over me and my toes curl. My orgasm lasts for a few seconds, the mind blowing pleasure almost blinding me. I'm left a breathless and gushing mess and I try to catch my breath as I attempt to come down from my high.What sorcery did he use? I've never cummed this hard before, my whole body's shaking."You look so beautiful when you cum
Isabeau's POVMy heart races as King Stellan's lips meet mine, and for a moment, I'm shocked by the suddenness of the kiss. But the delicious feeling of his warm, tender lips against mine quickly overwhelms me, and I find myself responding with equal fervor.Our lips move in perfect harmony, our kiss deepening into something more passionate. I never imagined that he would kiss me like this, that he would show such vulnerability, and it stirs something deep within me. When we finally break apart, I see a faint blush on his cheeks, a sight I've never witnessed before, and it only deepens my own blush.He suddenly clears his throat.“I’m sorry, I should have asked before I—“ He starts apologizing.“Shhshh” I shush him and place a finger over his lips before he can finish his apology.I lean into him, whispering seductively in his ear, "I don't want an apology, Your Majesty. You shouldn't have to apologize for something I wanted too. Besides, I can’t fulfill my end of the deal without yo
Stellan's POVThe evening breeze sweeps softly through her hair making her look more ethereal and beautiful than my heart can handle. I briefly closed my eyes and tried to savor this moment of warmth and hope I shared with Isabeau. However, the moment was cruelly shattered as Aster's voice invaded my thoughts, sneering at my vulnerability."Oh please! Don’t tell me you’re that stupid Stellan. You should know that mere sugar coated words won't change the reality of who you are," He taunted. "The moment you made a contract with me, you completely forsook the light. Now you're nothing but a creature of darkness, deep rooted sin that's taken form. You should never forget that."I clenched my fists in anger, my patience vanishing along with the little peace of hope that I had allowed to bloom in my heart. “Just shut the hell up, demon!" I growled internally, trying to silence the monster within. "I won't let you torment me anymore."Aster's maniacal laughter echoed through my mind. "Me?
Stellan's POVFuck.This is exactly why I wanted to stay away from her. When I'm with her, I lose all sense of reasoning and say the first thing that comes to mind. With each encounter, I just keep getting bolder and it's getting harder to hold on to that cold exterior.The sweet taste of freedom- of love is promising but I can't deny the burn that comes with it. I can't let myself get deceived and sucked into this illusory feeling only to crash and burn when reality hits. Somehow the words slipped out before I could stop them but at least I can stop her from having any hopes or expectations of me.In the depths of my mind, Aster, the ever present demon, pricks up at my thoughts.“It's such a pity, what a tragic love story. You desire her with all of your heart, she's within your reach but at the same time, you're not allowed to love her. I almost feel sorry for you. I would help you but you see, it's not what demons do. In this tragic situation, while you yearn to love and be loved,