Days in the demon world passed in a blur of wonder and danger. Elysia's presence ignited a spark of hope among the few demons who held on to their humanity. They looked at him with respect and curiosity, and whispers echoed through the dark streets foretelling his arrival and the end of the curse. Elysia found herself immersed in a world both enchanting and threatening.
He wandered through gardens of phosphorescent flowers glowing in the moonlight, their petals sparkling as they touched the hauntingly beautiful melody. Still lurking ahead, he saw creatures whose eyes shone like burning coals, and he knew that danger was never far away. Vaelon stayed by her side, guiding her through this treacherous terrain. He became her protector, her confidant and her source of comfort in this strange realm. As they spent more time together, their bond deepened and their conversations were filled with moments of laughter and vulnerability. One night, as they stood together on the balcony of a towering obsidian tower, Elysia could no longer contain her curiosity. "Tell me more about the curse," he pleaded, his eyes searching Vaelon for answers. Vaelon's expression turned grim as he spoke about the origin of the curse. "Long ago," he began, "a war between our kingdom and the celestial beings of light. The battle was fierce and both sides suffered immeasurable losses. Finally, a powerful witch cursed our kingdom and condemned us to eternal darkness." Elysia's heart ached for this tragic story. "But why did you choose me? How can my love break such a powerful curse?" There was a mixture of admiration and love in Vaelon's eyes. "The curse can only be broken by a love that transcends boundaries, a love that is pure and tainted by the darkness of our realm. Your purity of heart, Elysia, makes you the key to our salvation." As their conversation continued, Vaelon's gaze quickened and he took a step closer to Elysia. "There's one more thing," he said hoarsely, emotion in his voice. "To break the curse, we must enter into a binding agreement.
A contract that binds our fates for better or worse." Elysia's heart trembled at the seriousness of his words. Bond contract? What did that mean and what would it mean for their future? Vaelon reached out again, amethyst eyes locked into his. "Elysia," he said, "will you make this pact with me? Are you not only my bride, but also my partner in this quest to rid our kingdom of the curse that has plagued it for so long?" Want to read more? Tensions rise in The Demon Prince's Bride as Elysia faces a crucial decision that will seal her fate and set in motion a series of events that will test their love and their entire world.