a dark alliance

Chapter 14: A Dark Alliance

Nelly, the blood witch, stood before Roham, her eyes gleaming with an otherworldly intensity. "Your Majesty, I see the turmoil brewing within you. The siren's song has awakened a darkness, one that cannot be silenced."

Roham's gaze narrowed, his interest piqued. "What do you propose, Nelly?"

Nelly's smile was a subtle, wicked thing. "I can help you harness that darkness, channel it into power. But it requires a sacrifice... of sorts."

Roham's eyes locked onto hers, his expression unreadable. "Go on."

Nelly's voice dropped to a husky whisper. "I need you to give yourself to me, body and soul. In that union, we'll forge a bond that will grant you unimaginable power."

Roham's face remained impassive, but a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. Nelly sensed it, her smile growing wider.

"Think of it, Roham," she purred. "Together, we can bring ruin to your enemies, crush the demi-gods, and rule over this realm with an iron fist."

Roham's gaze lingered on Nelly's, the air thickening with tension. Slowly, he rose from his throne, his movements deliberate.

Nelly's eyes flashed with triumph as Roham's hand reached out, his fingers brushing against hers. The touch sent shivers down her spine.

"I accept your proposal, Nelly," Roham whispered, his voice low and menacing. "Let us forge this dark alliance."

As their lips met, the shadows around them seemed to writhe and twist, as if the very darkness itself was being awakened.