His words struck a chord deep within me, resonating with a truth I'd long denied. My heart raced, a mix of exhilaration and terror coursing through my veins.
"And what would you offer me?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "If I were to embrace this... darkness you speak of?"
Torrance's eyes gleamed with an otherworldly light. "Everything," he breathed. "Power beyond your wildest dreams. The freedom to be who you truly are, without the constraints of your mortal crown."
He leaned in closer, his lips brushing against my ear. "I would show you worlds you've never imagined, Isabella. I would teach you to harness the night itself, to bend shadows to your will."
I closed my eyes, overwhelmed by the temptation of his words. Images flashed through my mind - myself cloaked in darkness.