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

The hall erupted into chaos as the taster collapsed to the floor. My heart pounded in my chest, my mind racing to process what had just happened. Servants rushed forward, their faces pale with panic. I knelt beside the young woman, checking her pulse. It was weak but steady.

"Get the healer!" I shouted, my voice cracking with urgency. One of the servants sprinted off, and I turned back to the taster, who lay motionless on the floor.

The moments stretched out, feeling like an eternity before the healer arrived. She was a middle-aged woman with a stern face and a no-nonsense demeanor that commanded respect. Her grey hair was pulled back in a tight bun, emphasizing her sharp, perceptive eyes that seemed to miss nothing.

She was poisoned