Watching his friend's head ripped from his body and tossed away like a lifeless chicken, Cedric's eyes widened in horror, looking like he had just been traumatized.

Who the hell was this strange man? And what the hell did he want from them? He began sweating. Noticing that the strange man still didn't move from his spot, standing motionless and lurking in the embrace of the shadows as the fog swirled around him. Yet he had his gaze on them, Cedric shivered as he quickly entered the carriage to take the lady with him and run away together.

However, Lily remained stiff on her seat, her palms sweaty and her eyes growing wide in shock and fear, knowing who it could be. Who else but him?

She couldn't feel her legs as she remained rooted to her seat, despite Cedric yelling at her that they should quickly run away.

Her widened eyes, which were filled with nothing but fear and realization, turned to him. Foolish man….she thought. Where could they go that the king wouldn't catch unto them? And the worst mistake she had ever made was thinking she could escape from his clutches.

The man paused and stared at the lady who still didn't move an inch like she had gone crazy.

If only he knew…

Cedric gritted his teeth, placing his hands on her shoulders. He was about to force her to stand up, when they both heard a very calm, chilling voice, so soothing and sweetly alluring; just like the creatures of the night.

That same voice that would terrify a soul and freeze the blood in your veins, yet draw you inexorably closer.

Lily knew that voice so well..

"Darling..." The voice called from the darkness.

"Come to me.."

Until it dropped low and dangerous. "I am not in the mood to play…"

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A Monarch's Curse: A tale of his forbidden obsession.

Beneath the moon's pale glow, a fated pair, bound by woe. A young girl, famously known as the 'cursed redhead' catches the eyes of a ruthless emperor, who's soul is bound by an unforgiven curse; rumored to be a psychopath. Driven by an all consuming possession, he forces her to become his mistress. But as destines intertwine, truths from the past take light. Their bond tightens and his desire grows even darker. Can she find the courage to defy his wicked clutches, and escape his haunting embrace?

"A twisted soul, who smiles at you very easily, yet whilst carving something malevolent and dangerous in just seconds."

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-WARNING-

[Dark]

[Mature content 18+]

This book has 3 volumes.

Note: The ML appears like a villain in this story. But there will come a good side, and his back story.

This is a work of fiction, which doesn't adhere to real facts. Just blend with it and enjoy a good story.

*Book cover isn't mine, all credits goes to the real owner*