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Book 1 of the Brides of Darkness Series

For hundreds of years, Calaren Town had been offering virgin maidens to fulfill their part on the treaty they made with the Court of Shadows to keep their small town under their protection. To be chosen meant death to the townsfolk, as there was no turning back to becoming a human again.

Upon realizing that her younger sister was chosen as one of the maidens to be sacrificed by their impoverished town to the thirteen demon lords who once ruled their land, Iris Scarborough volunteered to take her place instead to save her.

There was nothing exceptional about Iris, except for the secret she was keeping from everyone. However, even before she was taken away, Iris had already caught the eye of one of the demon lords.

Rumors say that Lord Kieran Fleurnoir was the personification of death. His mere presence was enough to suck the life essence out of those around him. He was also known to be one of the strongest demons of all time, who possesses extremely dangerous and powerful magic.

Taken to Asnar, a place filled with magical beings and monsters, Iris found herself enthralled and captivated not only by the place and its residents, but also by the cold and enigmatic demon lord, Lord Kieran.

Once there, Iris realized that Asnar and Lord Kieran himself were different from what humans thought them to be.

Loosely based on the tales of ‘Hades and Persephone’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’.

Tags: Faeries, Elves, Demons, Magi, Dragons, Saints, Undead, Nymphs, Female Protagonist, Kingdoms, and Empires.

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Brides of Darkness Series
1. Bride of the Demon Lord  
2. Bound to the Unseelie King 
3. Mated to the Dark Lord 
4. The Vampire Queen's Pet 
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Bride of the Demon Lord

Kieran watched as his mortal mate poured water on the bonfire, making sure that it was extinguished before they left. His cloak was too huge on her small form, but he didn't dare to take it back from Iris.

He wondered if she could sense the pull between them through their mating bond. Even before he reached Misty Moon Mountains, his mating rune had started to itch and was heeding him to get closer to Iris Scarborough. It only intensified when he finally had her in his arms.

"What do we do now?" Iris called him out, looking at him again with her doe-like eyes.

Her voice was soft and resonant, as if she was gliding her fingertips over his mating rune. It did something others didn't. It brought goosebumps on his skin and the demon lord couldn't decide whether he liked it or not.

"We resume our travels. We'll be able to reach the City of Dawn by morning." He replied.

"And how do we do that?" She arched a brow on him.

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