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Her Dark Obsession

A Dark Fantasy Romance

Prologue: The Unseen Watcher

The night air was thick with magic. Lucian stood in the shadows, watching her. He had watched her for years, unseen and unnoticed, his presence lingering in the corners of her world.

Sophia was human—or so she thought. Living a normal life, laughing with her friends, excelling in school, and basking in the love of her foster parents. She was perfection wrapped in innocence, oblivious to the dark forces that circled her, waiting for her awakening.

And now, the time had come.

Her transformation was beginning.

Lucian clenched his fists. He knew what this meant. Every supernatural being that felt the surge of her power would come for her—some to worship, some to kill, and others, like him, to claim.

She was his fated mate. The prophecy was clear. And yet, she didn’t know him. Not yet.

But she would.

Her Dark obsession

Sophia's pulse quickened as she stood at the threshold of the ancient corridor, the flickering torches casting elongated shadows along the stone walls. Lucian's grip on her wrist tightened ever so slightly, a silent reassurance that he was there, guiding her forward.

"You're safe," he murmured, his voice a low rumble that sent shivers down her spine.

She wished she could believe him. But the energy in the air was thick with something unspoken—an invisible thread pulling her deeper into the unknown. Her awakening had begun, and with it came memories she didn't recognize, whispers of a past she had yet to recall.

Lucian led her through the dimly lit hallways of the ancient castle, his expression unreadable. The weight of her transformation was evident in his protective stance, his sharp gaze scanning their surroundings as if expecting a threat to emerge from the darkness. He had brought her here, to the heart of his kingdom, yet she felt like a stranger, an outsider looking in.

"I don't understand," she whispered, her fingers brushing against the cool stone walls. "Why does this place feel so… familiar?"

Lucian exhaled deeply. "Because it is. This was once your home, Sophia."

Her breath hitched. Home? How could that be? Her entire life had been in the human world, with parents who, though not her own by blood, had cared for her like their own. Yet, the moment she stepped foot into this realm, an inexplicable pull had taken root inside her, as if calling her back to something long forgotten.

She turned to face him, her emerald eyes searching his. "Tell me everything."

He hesitated for a brief moment before nodding. "Your real father, King Arthur, ruled over the Fae Kingdom before darkness fell upon it. When your mother fled with you, she erased your existence from the kingdom's memory to keep you safe from those who sought to claim your power. But magic like yours cannot be buried forever."

Sophia's mind reeled. It was too much to take in, yet deep inside, she knew he spoke the truth. The way the castle walls seemed to hum beneath her fingertips, the way the air recognized her presence—it all made sense now.

Suddenly, a distant sound echoed through the halls, breaking the heavy silence.

Lucian's jaw clenched. "We're not alone."

Before she could respond, a figure emerged from the darkness—Sean.

Her stepbrother's piercing gaze landed on her, a slow smirk playing on his lips. "Welcome home, sister."

A chill ran down her spine. This was only the beginning.

Chapter 27: Shadows of the Past