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Dearly Devoted Naruto

The Price of Devotion - A Dark Marriage Between a Vampire and a Human

WARNING: DARK ROMANCE, MATURE The judge's lips curved into a thin, wicked smile as her gaze locked onto Asher. She stepped forward, her black lace gown trailing behind her like a dark, flowing shadow. Beneath the mask that obscured her eyes, something cold and knowing gleamed—a predator sizing up its prey. Asher’s pulse quickened. He hadn’t expected this. No one had. From his seat, Mr. Evergland studied the scene with careful detachment, one hand resting casually on the arm of his throne-like chair. The room was tense, a ripple of hushed murmurs passing through the vampire assembly. Some watched with fascination. Others with growing unease. A few even looked outright afraid. The judge’s voice shattered the silence, calm but laced with a chilling authority. "You’ve made your choice," she said, each word deliberate. "You want to challenge this union, to save your sister... but you offer yourself as the prize. Very well. Let’s make it official." Asher froze, his breath caught in his chest. Official. The word settled over him like an iron weight, suffocating the air in the room. He had walked into this with no plan, no backup—but now it was too late to back down. The judge raised her hand, and the crowd fell into stunned silence. Her voice rang out again, carrying a finality that reverberated through the cold marble walls. "Tonight, Asher of the Kapella family," she declared, her tone unwavering, "you will not only interrupt our ceremony—you will replace it. We will honor the bond you’ve offered, and in doing so, I will bind you to me." A collective gasp swept through the room. Eyes flicked nervously between Asher and the judge. He could feel the weight of every gaze, but his own mind was spinning. This can’t be happening. This wasn’t part of the plan. "What do you mean?" he stammered, panic creeping into his voice. He had thought he was making a stand, but now it felt like the ground was slipping out from under him. "I... I didn’t mean—" The judge’s smile deepened, cruel and sharp. She tilted her head, as if savoring his discomfort. "Did you really think there would be no consequences?" she asked, her voice silk over steel. "You’ve disrupted our world, Asher. You’ve made your offer, and now... you’ll fulfill it. In the most fitting way." ______ In the desolate world of Rakan, the Evergland Clan reigns supreme as the most powerful royal vampire family. In a bid to secure an alliance, they seek a marriage candidate for their son and turn to the most coveted human family in the land, the Kapellas, who, despite their status, live in poverty and misfortune. This human family consists of a widowed mother, an eldest daughter, and two sons: the youngest son, who is mute, and the eldest son, Asher, who is terminally ill. The Evergland Clan arranges a grand dinner and ball to unite the families. Though the eldest daughter, the family’s pillar of strength, has already found love with another human, she is nonetheless chosen to marry the vampire heir. Bound by duty but conflicted by her heart, she is set to fulfill the Evergland Clan’s wishes. During the proceedings, Asher, determined to protect his sister from a loveless union, takes a bold step. He interrupts the wedding and takes over, giving himself up to a mysterious women. Unaware of the consequences this declaration will bring, Asher unknowingly opens the door to a fate far darker than he could have anticipated.
Ky_Sade · 1.9K Views

I Pretended to be Devoted and Weak, but My Husband Can Read Minds

When Ning Wan transmigrated here, she became bound to a system. She had to behave like the original host by loving only Huo Ce. She had to be a fool who didn't care about his wealth. Otherwise, she'd be struck by lightning as punishment. She spent two years showing the world how much she loved Huo Ce. Fortunately, Huo Ce had a body that could never fall sick. However, he could only live to fifty. After he died, half of his health would go to his legal wife. This was the night Ning Wan had been waiting for! An accident happened unexpectedly. One day, she heard that Huo Ce, who had never been sick in his life, was suddenly hospitalized. She cried her way into the ward and grabbed his hand. She acted as if she was willing to die with him. Endless tears rolled down her cheeks. While crying, she began to speak. "How am I supposed to live without you?" Huo Ce watched coldly. He had expected this scene long ago. Apart from feeling annoyed, he felt no other emotion. Just as he was about to kick her out of the ward, he suddenly heard a surprising voice in his head. "When is he going to die? How much inheritance did he leave behind? How am I going to spend this money? Is it enough for me to find a few sugar babies?" "Ahh... What's wrong with him? I'm already crying like this. Why hasn't he gotten annoyed yet? Why hasn't he kicked me out?" Huo Ce fell silent after hearing the voice that sounded exactly like the crying woman before him. Is this... What she's thinking?
JQK · 327.3K Views
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