Demon’s Lair

"Wake up sleepy head, we're here."

I open my eyes when I feel a slight pat in my cheeks. I get my compact mirror from my bag to check if I have some dried saliva on my face.

"Sorry..."

I straightened the hemn of my dress that has a creased.

We both went out of the car at the same time and we walk hand in hand as we make our way to the door. I keep on sighing as we enter their manor.

He lifted my chin so that I could face him.

"Don't be nervous, I'm sure they'll be glad to see you." He assured me.

Tss.. as if I'm nervous with your evil parents. If you only know how I am itching right now to cut off their throats.

The house maids told us that his relatives are already on a gazebo having an afternoon sip.

"Maxriel!" A gorgeous woman suddenly hugs him.

I look at her, she is a girl version of Maxriel but with a bubbly personality. Unlike Maxriel who is a bit snob to someone he doesn't know.

"Hi! You must be Lavander. I'm Anneila, Max's twin." She said.