Chapter 25: The Demon’s Gloves
Elrose’s heart sank. The excitement that had just flared up at the prospect of going out was instantly frozen by the sight of Ileana’s smile—a smile that appeared submissive but…
Elrose’s heart sank. The excitement that had just flared up at the prospect of going out was instantly frozen by the sight of Ileana’s smile—a smile that appeared submissive but…
When Eliana tripped and lunged forward, time seemed to stretch infinitely. The maid’s soft body, carrying a faint and familiar fragrance, pressed firmly against her. Caught off guard, Elrose felt…
The girl’s strength was so great that she even felt her own neck tighten, nearly causing her to pass out. The magic on the necklace activated. Ilus was certain of…
The second half of Eluse’s sentence caught in her throat. Outside the iron door, Eliana’s voice was kept very low because she had come in secret, yet it carried a…
“Mother…” The moment she opened the door, Ilous sensed something was wrong. Although Madam Vanessa was still sitting in the study with her back to her, her body was trembling…
Watching Eliana obediently finish the potion, Eluise felt her heart skip a beat. She carefully observed the other woman’s expression, trying to catch any hint of something unusual. “How do…
“Ah!!!” As Eluse sat up in bed, morning light had replaced the moonlight, softly spilling into the room. “Whew…” Exhaling softly and feeling the warm morning sun on her cheeks,…
Moonlight filtered through the window screen, casting a hazy blue veil over Ilus’s sleeping body. The silk fabric slid obediently to either side, revealing the tender skin hidden beneath. The…
The faint sound of fabric rubbing against fabric came from outside the door, followed by the silent click of the latch sliding open. Ilus felt a sharp jolt of alarm.…
Pale gold eyes precisely locked onto the direction where Elrose was hiding amidst the flickering light and shadows of the magic street lamps. Elrose’s heart nearly stopped. She instinctively gripped…