of vipers. The unknown loomed ahead, vast and threatening, and I knew I couldn't fac

e. As we drove slowly up the long driveway, the mansion's imposing sil

ank masks and their postures stiff. Yet, there was something

stepped out, his presence

hey chorused, voices tre

d. My scant clothing barely registered anymore. The guards gripped me tightly as Evon

e of the finest materials. Outside, a fleet of luxury cars gleamed-Mercedes, G-Wagon, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini

ntry. But his wealth meant nothing to me. My mind could

followed, my eyes fixed on his back, taking in his short black hair, his chiseled fram

passing several closed doors until we reached the end. Evon

he decor was elegant and tasteful, but it did nothing to ease the fear gnawing

ood off to the side

to bear me an heir. A son. If you succeed, you will be released from your obligations and you're free to go. Without my heir, of course.

ing blanket. I was nothing more than a means to an end, a tool to fulfill his ambitions. Was that why he pu

nd efficiently, helping him out of his clothes. He stood there, his body strong and im

ordered, his eyes never leaving mine. "Ton

r warm and soothing, but it did little to calm my racing thoughts. I couldn't believe this was hap

s had forsaken me. Many months of praying, begging

ht me back to the present. I had to survive this. I had to endure, if only to gain my freedom one day. There was no one that could sa

orted me back to the bedroom. Evon was already there, wait

elves, and now I was le

anded, his voice leaving

ok in his eyes spurred me into action, and I cli

e?" he asked, his

, my voice barely

Now listen to me Ayra, you will bear me a son. Fail, and you will remain h

h

as 't

them away. I couldn't afford to show

a cry. This wasn't how it was supposed to be. I had always imagined my first time to be with someone

as they stripped away the silk robe, leaving me bare and vulne

ed again, his voice

ike a slab of ice beneath me. Evon climbed onto the bed, his eyes dark with

ow growl. "You will give me an heir. It is

I whispered, m

ow spread you