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The desert winds were howling. I watched them gracefully carry sand from one place to another under the luminous glow of a striking full moon. It wasn’t the only thing that had my attention. My eyes were oscillating between the golden sandy lands and Madame Long’s hut.Elaine and I were to stay at her friend’s hut while Madame Long was crashing with someone else. As I couldn’t catch a mere second’s worth of shut-eye, I had just exited the hut to arrange my thoughts and make sense of the day’s events.Madame Long’s words about Desmond being protective of me were stuck in my head like a song. He cared for me regardless of my awful behavior. By now, he had saved me multiple times. Protecting me from Madame Long wasn’t even part of our contract. Why was Desmond going out of his way to take care of me?There was something more meaningful than just a contract between us. Unrecognizable and unnamed feelings were playing a game with our minds and hearts.An apology was in order before we could
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Sex on the sand? Desmond’s naughty ideas made me nervous and excited at the same time.“Wouldn’t our clothes get sandy?” I asked.He looked at me questionably. “What clothes? Only our bare bodies shall touch the sand.”Excitement surged through my body at the thought of being naked with him. I bit my lip, looking at the campfire. “Sand would get everywhere. Can we at least do it on a blanket?”“Yes, anything for you.”The moment he answered, I gaped in utter stupefaction. A red carpet appeared close to the fire. How could something come into existence out of thin air? “Oh my god. How did it get there?!”Desmond grabbed my chin, making me face him, but I turned to the phantom carpet. It didn’t look like an illusion. “Look at me.” He seized my face using more strength. “Only look at me tonight, Cassidy.”“Alright. So, you can make things appear with magic?” It was hard to talk as my cheeks felt like inflated balloons with his fingers digging into them. He remained silent and removed
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Love?! Was it so easy to feel so strongly about someone?Desmond had professed his love for me faster than a teenage boy experiencing attraction for the first time.“Why are you looking at me as though I've told you something about death, not love?” He snapped his fingers to get my attention.I removed his hand from my waist and sat up. Bewilderment had fogged my brain and clogged my decision-making ability. How could he not see what was wrong with it?His soft lips brushed against my shoulder and neck, sending tingles down my body. “What is it, my love? Why are you behaving like this?”“Why am I acting like this?” I reached for the blanket and covered my exposed chest. “You can’t be in love with me. It’s too early.”“How is it early? It’s not for me,” he said.“Well, I don’t know how it works in the spirit world, but it is early as per human standards.”Desmond grinned. “Why are you humans so afraid of love? Feelings can’t be calculated, forced, or delayed. It's different if you for
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Desmond’s definition of love was so profound and beautiful. His concern for me struck a chord in my heart. Our chemistry was off the charts, and I was uncontrollably drawn to him. He had taken the role of my rock and my savior. However, the feeling of love wasn’t mutual.“I, uh, I.” Words got stuck in my mouth. His eyes, beaming with affection, were gazing at me like I was the most precious thing in the world. It was tough to decline such a handsome face and watch its joyful radiance fade.“Desmond, you’re the sweetest, but I can’t say the same to you.”“I never asked you. Feelings can’t be forced, delayed, or calculated. My purpose in confessing was to assure you that there is no need to fear me or confine your requests to our contract. I am willing to use my abilities for whatever you need.”The warmth of his words surged through my body, producing a sense of calm and intimacy. I embraced him like an impulse. “Thank you. Thank you for showing me a light at the end of a tunnel. Becau
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My sluggish brain was barely aware of its surroundings and the time. Where would it find the energy to deal with Madame Long's lunacy? Her monstrous appearance had already given me a heart attack, and I couldn't endure more.I moved my eyes around the room in search of answers. Sunlight pouring through the gaps in the hut's door hinted at morning. And the camp, which was brown-colored, looked like Elaine's friend's hut.My curious gaze stopped at Madame Long's face, which was still stretched into an unsettling grin. Her serial killer eyes were staring into my soul. I wanted to scream for help but stopped upon remembering what she had said about Desmond."Wait, what!" How do you know that I spent the night with him?"The size of Madame Long's grin shrank. "Lucky guess. Thank you for confirming it, little duckling.""Young passion hits differently. I remember once such a sizzling affair from my younger years." Her tongue circled her lips lecherously while she was taking a trip down memor
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My internal fears had manifested into reality. Evil had struck again. It constantly sought opportunities to hurt us, and I presented one to it on a silver platter. It was a bad idea to leave them alone, knowing that Desmond could follow me. With us not there, they were practically unguarded.“Oh, no. Did it hurt you? Where is Mom?” The overwhelming fear of the worst made my chest ache. “We’re fine physically. I just can’t handle the noises anymore…,” Mia’s voice quavered as she sobbed. “Mia, please tell me how it happened and what it is doing now!” My hand gripping the phone was trembling. It was difficult to make sense of the situation with unfinished sentences that provided little information. Mia’s silence was killing me. She was in a lot of distress and probably bawling her eyes out. It made me feel so guilty and helpless. I wanted to be there to hug and comfort her. “What happened?” Elaine asked from the seat next to me.“I don’t know for sure. Mia is having a tough time expl
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We had crossed the hustle and bustle of the city and were about to enter my suburban hometown, Wneebeach Springs. With my head leaned against the window, I watched the houses pass by me like a fade while lost in thought. My thoughts were predominantly about Desmond. The exhilaration of seeing him soon with my family made me feel like some love-struck teenage girl from a movie.My brain replayed our passionate love-making session next to the campfire. A broad smile almost touched my ears when I thought about the loving words he had said to me.Dad was the one who made us feel safe. The cruel world didn’t seem so scary when he was looking after us. After his passing, Desmond was the first and only man who had promised to protect me and my family. For a moment, I forgot that it all started with a contract. Desmond didn’t care about the contract, so why should I? Although it might be too soon to fall in love, Desmond's protectiveness was already warming my heart. In my previous romantic
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I wanted to crawl into a hole and hide there. On Desmond’s expressionless face, I swear, I could sense some irritability and disappointment. His eyes were still on Elaine, trying to figure out if she was a threat or not.The tension between the two was so evident that even Mom had gone silent. It wouldn’t have been this bad if Madame Long hadn’t further ruined the reputation of white witches in my incubus’s eyes. Out of the blue, Desmond’s face eased into a warm expression, and he extended a friendly hand toward Elaine. Elaine’s hand was visibly trembling as she shook his hand.“Dinner time!” Mom announced. “Let’s all gather at the dining table and continue to chat. Mr Demetri, I have a lot to talk to you.”Oh no, my presence had helped Mom feel comfortable, and now she was all set to interrogate Desmond over dinner.“No, Mom. I think Mr Demetri has better things to do than join us for our family dinner. Besides, you must not have had time to cook during today’s traumatic events. We
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Two months had gone by since the war at Voocrod. With Jane and Benedict out of our lives, things were back to normal, mostly. The loss of our father was irrevocable, but we were grateful to have each other. Mom’s emotions had gotten under control, and she was slowly returning to her old self. Desmond was now her favorite person in the world. She could barely have a family dinner without him. It made me so happy to see their unique bond.Mia was doing well, too. Her scars had healed, and she had met a wonderful guy a month ago. Things were going pretty well. Her new boyfriend, Jack, had become Mom’s second favorite, so we expected a lot from that relationship.Derrick’s life had changed drastically as well. He now believed in magic and demons and supported my relationship with Desmond. What shocked us the most was when he and Becky announced they were officially dating. Good for Becky! She was a sweetheart who had always done so much to help me and my family. I couldn’t wait to have h
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“Help, help!” I threw my fists at the window panically. In the building’s empty parking lot, there was no one to hear my distress-filled screams. I tried the door handle again, but it wouldn’t budge.Benedict’s demons had me cornered. Nothing was off limits for them. The fact that Alistair was on the enemy’s side was a greater shock than finding Desmond’s truth. I believed Xolmon because he acted so normal. I should have known better. Why did I agree to meet him, knowing very well that demons could look and behave normally?“Save the screaming for when we torture you, girl,” Hepzibah, the demoness, taunted. Her sharp claws gripped my shoulders, pulling me out of my seat. I struggled and shrieked. Even though it was pointless, I called Desmond’s name. The monster of my nightmares had caught me. Who would save me now? He was the only one I trusted after God.As I was kicking my feet, everything became a blur. I could hear the demons snickering at me. It all faded slowly. I had passed ou
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My heart throbbed with the clock’s second needle. It was around midnight. Desmond had left fifteen minutes ago for Voocrod, leaving me and my family at Becky’s apartment. The much-awaited final war had begun. I had begged him to take me with him, but he said it was too dangerous. “Humans suffer the most during spirit wars, Cass,” Desmond had said. “Fiends will not hesitate to spill innocent blood. Violence is entertainment for them. What I fear the most is them taking you hostage to hurt me. Your love is my strength and my weakness. It doesn’t matter how close we are to winning the war. I would drop everything and sacrifice myself to save you.”Now, I was forced to wait without updates. Desmond wasn’t the only one who cared. I cared about his safety, too. Resting on Becky’s couch, I prayed to God for our victory and to bring my demon back to me unharmed.Becky wasn’t there because she had to leave to see her grandmother because of a medical emergency. My friend, however, was kind en
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The water rapidly hit the rocks in a narrow stream. I watched it continuously flow. Nature is truly a miracle and the best way to refresh your mind. However, nothing can ease the anxiety of a current challenge. I couldn’t stop thinking about what Ophelia had said about not seeing a trapped child there. The war that was soon to come entailed death and imprisonment. What would I choose for my aunt when I wasn’t sure about her sins? Punishing an innocent would eat me up alive. There had to be a solution.“There is, Cass,” Desmond spoke. For the past five minutes, gushing water was the only sound around us. “I brought you here to clear your mind. Don’t punish yourself because of Jane.”With a lowered head, I walked up to Desmond. “I am sorry. Don’t you find this extremely troubling?”“No.” Desmond shook his head. “Because the solution is obvious.”“Which is what?” I said, desperate for anything.“Jane hasn’t given us any proof of her innocence. We don’t trust anyone,” Desmond began. I wa
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I put a hand over my eyes, knowing very well that I could only conceal my face and not my thoughts from the two demons around me. How could I control my thoughts? For us humans, our minds and social media are the only two places to criticize safely.It was so unfair to have that taken away from you. I wished for the ground beneath to swallow me to save everyone from further embarrassment.“But I didn’t say anything, mother,” said Desmond. He must be trying to divert her attention from me. My boyfriend was very forgiving of my insulting thoughts. Was his mother the same?The lady opened her eyes to reveal the most striking golden eyes. The color was similar to Desmond’s siren irises, but they lacked the glow and appeared more natural. Her overall look reminded me of Rose from Titanic. She had red hair with the fairest skin and an elegant fashion sense.“You know I have a gift for this. You were about to introduce this beautiful human girl to me as your partner,” she spoke with a toothy
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It was finally happening. Desmond’s tongue was so deep in my mouth that I could feel us becoming one. I didn’t want it to end. My mind couldn’t help but compare the kiss to the one I had shared with Charles. Kissing Charles was slobbery and warm. Whereas kissing Desmond was discovering infinite pleasures within your mouth while losing all control and touch with your surroundings. My feelings for my demon were just as massive as the difference between the two make-out sessions, which amplified the bliss even more.I liked how one of Desmond’s hands was still on my boob. He had already helped me explore the pleasures of my body in countless ways. Yet, I still wanted more. Not even an eternity locked and lost in his body could quench my thirst for him. I was addicted to him.Desmond’s hands traveled around my body, searching for more to grab and feel. With the same intention, I unzipped his jacket and slipped my hands underneath his shirt, feeling his soft skin and ripped body.“Cass, s
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My eyes dropped to Desmond’s mouth, desperately waiting for a yes to come out of there. We had been apart for far too long, and only a few days away from him had felt like a million years of torture.All of Desmond’s lies and mistakes were forgiven and forgotten. His unusual appearance and true self became a part of me. Nothing mattered in that moment. My aching heart only sought solace in the man before me. He was the one. He had always been the one. The moment he walked into my life, no other man interested me. My knight in shining armor was perfect. His horns, wings, and tail were a bonus, not an unholy defect or curse. I wholeheartedly accepted and loved him exactly the way he was.Desmond was testing my patience with his silence. Deliberately, I filled my mind with passionate thoughts, letting him know how every inch of me longed for him. I could see the result of my experiment in his eyes. They looked back at me with amazement and a yearning more intense than mine.“Are you su
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Standing close to the guest room window, I felt the chilly city air fan my face. Without a blanket over my shoulders, I would freeze to death. I watched the sparkling city lights and the never-ending sounds. It was two in the morning, and the streets were full of life. I would have found the scene enjoyable if my mind wasn’t troubled by a hundred different emotions.Thanks to Becky for having a three-bedroom apartment so I could have a separate guest room. That day’s events were bizarre and too overwhelming. My mind was all over the place, and I needed time to rearrange my thoughts and think of my next step.“Can I come inside?” Desmond knocked at the ajar door.“Yes, please,” I said, repositioning my blanket more fashionably. The most dominant thoughts in my mind were about Desmond. There was so much that needed to be said.Desmond walked inside, closing the door behind him. My eyes remained glued to the window. I could hear him slowly approaching me. There was tension and hesitation
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Panic took over me when I heard footfalls for the third time. The first two times, it was Becky, but the steps felt heavier that time. I huffed and closed my hands into tight fists, almost piercing my skin with my sharp nails.“Cass, we’re back,” Desmond’s voice confirmed my fear.I turned around with partially opened eyes, prepared to face the wrath of my mother. Mom was unconscious in Desmond’s arms, and Becky was shocked beyond words.“Oh my God!” Becky’s jaw was almost touching the floor, and her eyes were twitching in a concerning way. “Am I magic now? Do the rules of the real world apply to me anymore, or am I now a boundless spirit floating in this never-ending universe we call life?”“None of that. You flew here at an extraordinary speed with me. The rules remain the same.” Desmond burst Becky’s bubble.Becky stared at Desmond like he was an alien or an unbelievable illusion. “I still can’t believe you are real. Cassidy must be hallucinating. He can’t be that good-looking and
