They said I was chosen by fate — but being dragged to the altar of a monster didn’t feel like destiny, it felt like punishment.

I'm 18 years old Aria and today I will be marrying the devil's son.

Nobody really knows what i will be passing through If i get married to the devil's son today.

My weeding is today at the Lake close to the devil's Palace, I never wanted to marry the devil's son..but my parents sold me to him.

I never believed in demons—until the night one showed up with a ring and claimed me as his bride.

The devil's son is like 100 years old but still looks like a man of 25-26 years.

I was at my room getting ready for my wedding when my walked up me "Ready for your big day" said Anna Aria's mom, "Yes mom i think I'm ready" said Aria.

I went downstairs and i saw my Dad waiting to walk me to down the aisle

I took a deep breath then hold my Dad's hands, we talked through the aisle and I heard guest murmuring "she's getting married to the devil's son" murmurs filled the places but I just ignored it.

Then finally I got to where my devil husband and the priest where Standing and Riven(the devil's son) held my hand is was so warm even warmer then a summer morning.

The priest said everything about marrying the devil's son and the consequences, and i accepted it!

Then "You made kiss the bride" said the priest.

When he kissed me slowly, a cold shiver ran down my spine—as if his lips carried a dark secret, and with each breath, I felt myself slipping into something I couldn’t escape.

Then after the wedding we made love at night, it felt like the world was moving around me, we both moan slowly and Riven whispers to my ears "I love you Aria", and I also moan while saying "I love you too Riven", but deeply inside me I wasn't sure If I loved Riven.

Because i never dreamed of getting married to the devil's Son, it was like a nightmare i could never wake up from.

I never got to chance to meet Riven's parents because they were long gone to hell before Riven ask for my hand in married And offer to pay a huge amount of money as my bride price and my parents who were in love with money accept the offer and sold me to him.

All Riven even wanted from me was my virginity and so that he will keep having s*x with me, I wasn't really sure it Riven truly loved him because he has up to 999 wives in his Palace and marrying me now Riven has 1000 wives now. and Riven doesn't mind marrying more wives.

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It was summer, the weather warm and sunny. Riven arose from his large bed and gave me a gentle kiss on my cheek.

“Good morning, sweetie,” he said softly.

*Sweetie?* I thought in surprise. The devil’s son had never called any of his wives by pet names before. I was so shocked I didn’t know how to respond.

“Good morning, my lord,” I finally replied with a soft smile.

“Hope you slept well,” Riven added kindly.

I paused for a moment, wondering why the devil’s son was suddenly so nice to me. I knew I was his wife, but I had heard he was rude to all his wives before. So why was he being romantic and gentle? My mind was swirling with questions.

“Yes, my lord. I slept well, thank you,” I said quietly, afraid that if I said too much, he might smile and walk away.

I took a deep breath and rose from the king-size bed where I had been lying, tired from restless thoughts.

The house help rushed in and urged me to stay in bed while she prepared everything I would need for the day. I told her I could do it myself, but she insisted, saying all the servants feared the young master. If he saw me doing anything, he would punish them all!

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She began dressing me and fixing my jewelry. I stood there helplessly, unsure what to do next.

When I walked outside, a sudden flash of warm, chill light dazzled my eyes. There stood the devil’s son near the lake, waiting for me. He held my hand and kissed me softly before dismissing the house help who had escorted me.

“Having a wonderful day, my princess?” Riven asked with a gentle smile.

“Yes, my lord,” I answered softly.

We walked slowly around the palace grounds, and he showed me special places only the devil’s sons could enter.

I discovered that Riven had six brothers, all devils like him. Tomorrow, Michael, the 2nd devil’s son, was coming over to discuss the ritual sacrifice with Riven.

I remembered that every year on September 1st, the seven devil’s sons perform a ritual to their father in hell. Tomorrow was September 1st. I wondered who they would choose this time, and who would be sacrificed.

My heart beat fast at the thought. I wanted to believe Riven loved me enough to protect me, but fear gnawed at my mind. Would I be the one offered in the ritual? Or one of his other wives?

The sun warmed my skin, but inside I felt cold and uneasy. I squeezed Riven’s hand tightly, silently praying that love could conquer the darkness surrounding us.

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Will Riven allow his brothers to use me for the ritual.

*thoughts running in my head*

It felt like I was right in hell that moment.

*I burst into tears inside my warm heart*

Riven just keep smiling at me, like he didn't notice anything .

Today was the day I never wanted to come — the night of the ritual discussion. The night I’d be offered, bound by blood, to something I didn’t believe in… until it stared back at me.*

For Riven — my husband, the 7th devil lord — a ritual sacrifice had to be made. One of his wives would be chosen. My heart raced. My hands trembled.

*"If Riven truly loves me, he won't let his brothers choose me,"* I whispered to myself.

*12:00 AM*

The time had come. I couldn’t just wait. I had to know the truth. So I snuck into the meeting hall and hid behind the dark throne.

“Riven, which of your wives will you give for the ritual?” asked the 4th brother.

“Yeah… she’s beautiful. She’ll be perfect for the offering,” the 1st brother added.

Tears welled in my eyes. I couldn’t take it. I ran before hearing Riven's response.

But I didn’t know...

Riven stood up and shouted: *“NO! Leave Aria alone. I love her. Use my 70th wife instead.”*

But I wasn’t there to hear that.

Instead, I cried myself to sleep, believing I was the chosen one. When Riven reached for me, I turned away — scared, confused, broken.

He sensed something, but he waited till morning to ask.

Did I hear their meeting? Was I there?

If I told the truth…

He might snap.

And when a devil's son snaps — someone dies.

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He tried to touch me that night, but I turned away. I couldn’t let him see the fear in my eyes—the fear that he might be the reason I die.

— I'm so scared *I whispered to my self*

Mom will kill me if Riven send me away *losted in thoughts*. "sigh".

But if I told Riven the truth… that I was there, that I heard *everything*... would he be angry? Would he see it as betrayal?

Would he kill me… or send me away?

I didn’t know which one scared me more—his wrath… or his rejection.

He wasn’t just my husband. He was the 7th devil lord. His love was dangerous. His anger, deadly.

I pressed my hands against my chest, trying to steady my breathing. My heart was heavy with questions and dread.

What if he thinks I don’t trust him?

What if… I was wrong all along?

Telling him the truth could break us.

Keeping the secret could destroy me.

And so I lay there, lost in my thoughts, wondering if love with the devil’s son was ever meant to feel safe.

He tried to kiss me… to make love to me, but I refused. He looked confused, worried — silently wondering what he had done wrong.

What will I do?

Lost and confused, I’m trapped in fear and doubt. My heart races with pain, yet I must find strength. Should I fight or surrender? The unknown feels darker than ever before.