ash_knight17

[Mature Content]

Some things are best left undisturbed for a reason. Especially ones that are buried in the ground. 

Thirteen years after the incident at Winchester Manor, Mallory Winchester resides with her uncle and his family. She is to wed a baron. However, Mallory faces betrayal. Desperate, she sets out looking for the buried artefact that she once believed was a joke told by her grandmother. 

But what do you do if you don't find the object, but a person instead? And not just any person, but an immortal being who was never meant to see daylight ever again. 

Mallory is convinced that whoever created Hadeon Van Doren must have mixed in generous doses of evil, sadistic nature, and dangerously handsome looks. Now, besides her initial problem, she must find a manual to tame this person who is looking at her as if she is his next meal, as well as tame her. 

Beauty and the Immortal: It started with a dig

When the coachman halted the carriage at the edge of the forest path, Mallory stepped out and noticed the tall trees, their tops seeming to touch the bright sky above. She turned to look at Hadeon, who was staring off into the distance. She asked, "Is everything alright?"

Hadeon turned his golden eyes to meet Mallory's and smiled, "Perfect so far. You should get your water bag, as yours is empty." His keen observation took her by surprise; her water bag was indeed empty. Without looking away from her, he instructed his coachman, "Barnby, have the horses drink water and feed them. Mallory and I will be taking a walk."

"Yes, milord," Barnby responded with a bow.

Hadeon extended his hand, inviting Mallory to take a walk with him. They strolled through the forest, the birds chirping and the sound of gushing water reaching her ears.

Walking right into it