The Flame's Desire

Witnessing the murder of her mother was the tip of the scale that reshaped her life. From the beloved princess of her kingdom, she became a victim of bullying by every person who came her way. Growing up with vengeance as a fuel was exhausting, but she made it.  They envied her beauty despite the runes that obscured her features to reduce the impact. It didn't help that she was tormented even in her dreams. By day, she was a slave to every whim of her family. By night, she was tortured into engaging in hardcore training. Was she genuinely helpless and weak? Her patience is tested when she is thrust into an arranged marriage with the enemy’s son. *** “Can’t you give us a chance? I want to love you and protect you.”  She stared into the eyes that showed vulnerability for the first time. It should have made her happy, but she managed to make him fall for her. Why then was her heart aching terribly?  Why couldn't she use his love to complete her plan for revenge? She looked away, afraid to show weaknesses of her own. “ I never wanted to get married to start with. I just want my freedom. Let's part on good terms. We can just say that the great Pride of Almaas was dissatisfied with this princess. That way, no one will blame you.” She bit down on her tongue, afraid that she would slip up and show her true feelings. To her surprise, she felt strong hands holding onto her waist from behind.  “Do you think it's that easy to leave this marriage? In this lifetime,  you shall be mine and nobody else's.  So, darling, be prepared. This prince shall remain your husband even in death.” The gentle tone he initially used was now replaced with a possessive edge. Her heart hammered away in her chest. She was doomed in more ways than one. It wasn't just her heart beating in rhyme with his. Her flames desired him. Should she give in to her flame's desires? [ jinn + witches + magic + humans ]