My eyelashes quiver open from the ray of sunshine coming in through the balcony doors. I raise my head from the soft pillows, yawning. Turning to find Arcane nuzzled into the pillows next to me. I smile at his peaceful face, he looks like an angel sleeping.

I watch him sleep for a few minutes before I rise up, forgetting I have no clothes on. Oops...I look around for something, before getting pulled back into bed by strong elegant hands.

I gasps falling next to Arcane, he nuzzles into me sleepily. “Morning darling.” He says in a sleepy deep voice. I blush, looking over to find his golden bright eyes.

“I was trying to let you sleep more.” I nuzzle into his chest, kissing his jaw. “Sorry if I woke you.” He chuckles, kissing my lips with no hesitation.

“Do not apologize, my queen. I rather spend every minute with you in my arms anyway.” He gives me a playful smirk, nipping my ear. I squeal with laughter, trying to wiggle away. I break free somehow, looking over at him with a playful glare.

He chuckles, his face in the pillows, before seating up with me. “Are you ready for the day, my darling.” He smirks mischievously with a twinkle in his eye.

Oh boy, I wonder what the day has to bring? I smile confidently “Yes!”

Arcane and I get ready for the day, have breakfast, and after he shows me around the castle. My new home.

There is so much life here, I love seeing all the fairy people, and plant life. Calling a place like this home is a dream come true for me.

Currently, Arcane and I are strolling along the main path. Where the shops and stores are located. Arcane takes me to a nursery, showing me the baby fairies. And can I say they are the cutest thing I’ve ever laid my eyes on! 

Their little wings fluttering all cute like! I was able to hold one and my heart just melted right then and there. I truly can't wait to have one of my own.

All day Arcane explains everything about his kingdom and people that will become mine after the competitions. 

He shows me all the places he hid as a kid from his princely duties. I couldn’t even imagine Arcane skipping on lessons!

Just shows you everyone has a kid in them, and I’m happy to see Arcanes.

The day goes on, learning and having fun with Arcane. I’m grateful to have this time with him. I feel closer to him, though the mark on my chest has been burning since early evening. I’m not sure why? But I don’t think Erebus is physically hurt in any way.

I haven’t said anything to Arcane because I don’t want him to worry about it. I already feel bad enough that I let Erebus mark me first.

“Beatrice?” Arcane calls, stopping on our way back to the castle. “Yes? Is something wro-” I never got to finish before falling to the ground and darkness overtaking me.

Hmmm...I think I’m alive. Though I feel I’m floating, or maybe that’s just some kind of side effect of something. 

I groan softly, opening my eyes once again today. Or tonight because it’s pitch black…

My hands are bound with silk, I can tell that it’s silk from the smoothness and softness of it.

Alright Beatrice, stay calm, just think of what you can remember before everything went dark. 

Let’s see I remember that Arcane and I were walking back to the castle. Oh goodness! Arcane?! Where did he go?! Is he ok?!

“Calm down my little human, I can sense your worry and stress.” A hiss sounds in the dark, one I know very well.

“Erebus…” 

“Ah yes, my smart little human. You do remember me.” I can hear him slithering in the dark.

“Erebus, what is going on? Where is Arcane?” I sit up on my knees, I’m not scared, I know Erebus wont hurt me.

“So worried about the little fairy prince.” He hisses in distaste. He’s tail wrapping around my body, lifting me to meet his face. My body alights seeing his strong yellow eyes.

“I’m only worried because I know he’ll be angry and worrying about me.” I glare at him as he smirks, his fangs showing through. Though they'd scare most, they don't scare me. I actually find them more attractive than I should.

“Such a caring little human I have.” He presses his fangs underneath my delicate jaw. My skin heating up with awareness.

I can't move at all and I have no idea where I am. “Erebus, where are we?” I ask, a pant leaving my lips, my body shivering. His scales touching my bare warm skin, coiling around me.

He caresses my body as he speaks. “You're in my domain, little human.” He hisses into my ear, his thin tongue flicking against my still heating skin.

I don’t know how much more I can take from this. I still don't understand why my body reacts to this snake. Arcane does not like him and I should care about his opinion, but I can’t help but give into my desires.

What has become of me? I was never this woman before, if my family could see me they would be disgusted with me. Especially my mother, she never taught me to act this way. To never be free…

“My little human, I can sense your inner turmoil…” He looks into my eyes deeply, a look I never thought I’d ever see on him.

“What is your affinity?”...Really Beatrice? That's the first thing you can think of?

He smirks “It is called Silent Death.” He grins watching my face. My eyes widen slightly “What does that mean?” I ask, unsure.

He chuckles, caressing my cheek with the back of his finger, looking into my eyes. “It is this…” Black smoke starts to appear out of nowhere, surrounding us and caressing my skin. I can feel and sense the darkness in it, the blood lust, and rage.

All of it takes my breath away, and I’m not sure how to respond. A dark look twinkles in his eyes. “I have killed many with my power, this smoke. Silently takes lives.” He reveals, a glare on his face, but I can tell it’s not directed at me.

“Are you scared, my little human?” He asks, tilting his head in question, still looking deep into my eyes.

I shake my head “no I’m not. I know you wouldn’t hurt me.” 

He chuckles “Oh really? Why do you say that, little human?” He hisses, he’s tongue flicking out onto my cheek.

“I feel it through our bond.” I say breathlessly, sensing his raising lust. He stops all movement, even his tongue. I look up at him, unafraid.

He cocks a grin, showing one fang. “My fearless little human.” I bite my lip, feeling something long pressing against my ares. His grin widens at seeing my reaction. My body growing hot and cheeks flushing.

“My little human, I’ve been burning with need for your tight little cunt.”

I gasp as he rips off my dress completely. Still tied by the silk. “My, my, little human. You're already dripping wet for me.” He praises, tweaking my nipples with the tip of his tail. I gasp with a desperate whimper.

His body coils around me, the weapon that meets between human and snake, pressing to my entrance. It’s different from the others, its tip is pointed like a digger…

Before I can say anything he positions me where he wants me, and slams into me. Taking my breath away, ridges! It has ridges?!

I scream out in pleasure, my body leaning into his coiled tail. “So tight…” He hisses, thrusting into my little cunt continuously. Oh shit! This is completely different from the others!

I can’t keep my voice quiet! He keeps hitting a spot inside me that sends me over the edge!

He grins “Coming already, little human.” I pant heavily, my body giving into his. “Ridges…” he chuckles “oh yes, the others don’t have what I do.” He starts thrusting again, my belly already tightening.

More, more, I want more of this pleasure he gives. I’m addicted…

He changes his position, laying me on my front now. Taking me from behind, my screams sounding out. “Yes little human. Scream for all to hear.” Tears spill from my eyes from the intense pleasure.

Holy hell…

“My pretty little human cumming on my ridged cock.” He hisses into my ear, my legs shaking from the orgasms.

He kisses my shoulder, his fangs pressing into my skin gently. I gasp breathlessly, feeling his fangs. His nose barring into my neck, his breathing becoming quick before his seed shoots into me in loads.

Holy hell! Arcanes never had this much!

He chuckles “I sense your shock, little human.” I blush, feeling his front human chest pressing into my back. His nose into my hair.

I pant softly coming down from my high. Huffing “So much…” He chuckles “Yes, we naga have many young.” He hisses into my ear, holding me close.

“Fairies have a harder time with having young.” He reveals, I still, this being news to me.

“I haven’t heard that.” I explain, he chuckles again “so they haven’t told you yet? Everyone knows it’s hard for fairies to have young. The most they have is up to two.” He nuzzles into my shoulder, breathing me in.

Like none of it is any concern to him. And really I guess it’s not, but it is to me.

“Do not worry, my little human. You are very compatible with the little fairy.” I turn to him, his eyes looking into mine, very open to me.

“Why do you say that?” I ask softly, looking down to his lips before his eyes again. He smirks like he knows what I want, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he did.

“Because your body accepts his magic.” He explains, turning me so my front faces him, crattling me in his tail.

“Does it not for most humans?” I arch a brow confused. “The royal family has a unique magic. It has helped them for many generations to find the most suitable donors.” I look up at him amazed, I never thought so much had to go into picking the right people for certain races.

It would make sense though. I think Sona and Willow suit their races.

I wonder how I’m compatible with his magic though? “Is there something besides being magically compatible with the fairy royalty?” I ask, genuinely curious as to how I’m one of the lucky ones picked from my village to represent the fairies.

“No one knows for sure how one is compatible with the fairies.” He states, still holding me tight, looking off into the distance.

“Arcane might know, but it’s been so long. He himself may not know either.” He hisses like his tired of this conversation.

I blush “Why did you mark me?” I ask,but don’t look up at him. I don’t have the courage too.

“Why me out of the many human women that came?” I clench my fist “Was it to just piss Arcane off? To play a trick on a helpless little human?!” For some reason I couldn’t keep the anger down. I have no idea what I feel for this snake and to be completely honest. I’m scared to feel anything for him.

I’m scared to know the meaning of his mark on my chest! I know I’m attracted to the dark snake, but will being attracted to him kill me in the end? Will it doom me?

Before I realize it, the tears start to swell in my eyes. Don’t Beatrice! Don’t cry in front of a beast that might truly eat you alive. Heart and all…

I kid myself thinking I’m such a proud woman when I still feel like a child...Don’t let him see…

“Beatrice…”