Huli_Poline

In a world where magic intertwines with reality, a dying human girl named Elara awakens to find herself in a foreign land. The air smells of ancient forests, and the sky is painted with hues she’s never seen before. Before her stands the enigmatic Demon Queen, Seraphina, her eyes as cold as the ice that encases her throne.

Seraphina proposes a desperate bargain: a contractual marriage between them. In exchange for Elara’s hand, Seraphina promises to save the crumbling human kingdom from impending doom. Elara, with nothing left to lose, accepts, thrust into a web of intrigue, danger, and forbidden emotions.

As they embark on their perilous adventure, Elara discovers that Seraphina’s icy demeanor hides a tragic past. The Demon Queen’s power is unmatched, her wrath swift and merciless. Yet, beneath the frost, Elara glimpses vulnerability—a longing for connection that defies her ruthless reputation.

The Demon Queen's Contract

I woke up slowly, feeling unusually warm and comfortable. As my eyes fluttered open, I realized why. I was nestled in Seraphina's arms, her strong, steady heartbeat a soothing rhythm against my back. I blinked, taking in the early morning light filtering through the curtains. For a moment, I simply lay there, basking in the comfort of her embrace.

Then reality hit me. I was starting to fall in love with her. A mix of emotions surged through me—fear, confusion, and a reluctant kind of joy. I hadn't wanted this. I hadn't asked for this arranged marriage. But there was something about Seraphina that was gradually breaking down my walls, and it terrified me.

I had to get out of her arms before I got too comfortable. Slowly, I began to wriggle, trying to extricate myself without waking her. I moved inch by inch, attempting to slip out from under her arm.

"Where do you think you're going?" Seraphina's voice was low and sleepy, yet tinged with amusement.

Cute awakening