Chapter 2: Summer

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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 .

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