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The unfamiliar voices coming from a distant, the sound of leaves rustling against the gentle breeze was the first thing Zara heard as her eyes fluttered open.It was morning, the sun was shining brightly, the birds sang sweetly above the forest trees.
A slight gasp escaped her mouth at the throbbing pain in her head, what had happened?
Her wandering eyes took a quick glance around, why was she still in the forest?
She last remembered playing hide and seek with....... with that thought she straightened to her feet, ignoring the dull ache in her ankles.
A shot of alarm and confusion zipped through her as she took another glance around.
Something was terribly wrong!
She didn't recognise this part of the forest.
Where were the other girls?
"Allegra? " she called out softly as she staggered around to find her way.
She follow
9Loud cheering. Laughter resonated from the great hall , beautiful magical lanterns brightened up the feast .He sat with a goblet intertwined between his fingers, he was becoming weary of the toasts he received from each member of the royal clan.All of them wore a wide innocent smile, but all he could see was the loathe and deceit beneath. He wanted nothing more than to rip of their heads, to allow their blood smear freely over the walls.A dark side of him was thrilled at the thought, allowing his blood to drum in anticipation.Allanon swallowed tight, it was a secret he had held for so many years, one none of them knew of. He had always loved the sight of blood, a part of him would want to hear their screams.He'd managed to curb the dark desire, burying it into a hidden side of him, but it was still there. Waiting to be unleashed.Would it make
DARKEST LOVE (CURSED)Chapter TenThe cool night's breeze caressed gently upon herself, as she approached him as if spell bound .His presence , Dark. Commanding. Intense watched her every movement until she stood mere inches away from him.She stared into his gaze , she was awestruck, emotions strange to her flooded her every being.Her throat constricted tight as she regarded him as a most priced gem.His features couldn't be seen clearly, but still he was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen.Her soul was being ripped out of her , spreading wild fires of longing thumping through her veins.A visible shudder raced through her . What was he doing to her?Her mind clogged heavily with confusion, once again the warnings of the elderly women blared in the part of her brain that was still capable of forging a thought.
DARKEST LOVE (CURSED)Chapter Eleven.From her dreams , she could hear her mother's sweet sounding voice as she called out to her."Zara! Zara! For how long will you sleep, you have to go gather herbs before the sun becomes too hot dear ""Let me sleep a bit more mother " She mumbled under her breath, snuggling further into the soft warmth the fur like bedcovers provided. She wished she could stay in the spot forever.It took Zara a moment to realize that something was terribly off.It just didn't feel right.Her gaze flew wide open, she wasn't in the safety of her mother's little Hut.Confusion clouded her mind as she stared around at the strange place. Where was she ?Then the memories struck her.....Her Jade pendant...The forest...and then HIM. A shiver of awareness swept through her body.She flung o
DARKEST LOVE (CURSED)Chapter twelve.Zarabeth.He was growing obsessed with each passing second.It wasn't he who was going to possess her soul, she was already possessing his!It was even more alarming that he didn't mind... No. He craved it as much as his next breath.The strange beauty who was trapped in his chambers lingered in his mind. Her deep violet gaze sent pools of fire in his body.You will not leave. Those were the last words he'd said to her before storming off, he needed to breathe. Everything about her threatened to consume him.But it seemed all she wanted was to run away from himHe took a glance at the jade pendant.It was hers, but he was sure he had seen it somewhere before, not to mention that it contained the dark aura of the magic he possessed.He had never been so confused and conflicted. And until everything fall into their place, there was no way he could let her go .
DARKEST LOVE (CURSED)Chapter Thirteen .**Zara's gaze settled on the twinkling stars, it was fascinating as well as magical that in this part of the world, the stars could always be seen clearly, irrespective of whether it was night or day. It appeared closer even , it filled her with a sense of familiarity.From time to time her thoughts kept drifting towards the male who had trapped her in this chamber.For how long had she sat alone in the room ? She couldn't be too sure. The male, she still didn't know how to address him , had left some time ago.An hour.... or two? Maybe less or more.Her stomach grumbled loudly and she realized that she hadn't gotten anything to eat since last night.She wondered if her mother would ever look for her and until when would she be trapped with these forbidden creature.
DARKEST LOVE (CURSED)CHAPTER FOURTEEN.Zara nibbles softly on the flavoured pastries , her stomach was full and stuffy, but she couldn't stop eating, they were so delicious.She peeked at him from beneath her lashes , where he sat a few distance away from her.She decided that he wasn't so bad, not as evil as she had heard about his kind, he had not hurt her.Her subconscious was utmost relaxed in that aspect, he would never hurt her, the thought came to her naturally.It has barely been a full day and it was alarming at how her initial thoughts towards him had drastically changed.A part of her wondered if it had to do with his magic. It had to be , she thought. A shiver ran through her ,he still wasn't let her go.She took a quick glance around the chamber, she had been stuck here all day, she wondered if he wou
DARKEST LOVE (CURSED)CHAPTER FIFTEEN.The light rain fell. Accompanied by an icy wind , it swept past through the night, it was moonless. The aura was dark with evil magic, the type that sent icy chills to the spine.The monster walked in the dead of the night , it blended completely in the darkness. Awaiting its unfortunate prey.It's skin was peeling off painfully, white worms peeked and crawled out of the exposed layer.The air around him stank.It's face cracked open and the rotten pelted skin fell off showcasing even more worms feeding off it.It wanted to scream out in agony . Monster .A creature that fed on new flesh .Each time it practiced the forbidden spell the effect was always like this .The immense powers it would soon possess was worth it Worth the pain.The sacrifice.After the sacrifice of seve
DARKEST LOVE (CURSED)CHAPTER SIXTEEN.**The sun was almost up outside, it infiltrated through the drapes, replacing the lights that the lanterns in the room had provided.She studied his features openly, no doubt he was the most beautiful creature she had ever seen, his voice was also utmost soothing, but sometimes melodically dark and scary, just like it had been last night when he had caught her trying to escape. Everything about him still struck her as familiar.From his dark hair, angular chin and the way his usually dark gaze had blazed with a hint of red earlier.Ara...Her heart gave a double beat as she recalled the band he had called earlier , this morning would make it twice he had called her that.Had he mistaken her for some one else?The name wasn't unfamiliar to her though, her favorite story book back home was the leg