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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thankful that they weren't giving her a hard time,she was at least escorted. Once she arrived at his little setup, Veronica found herself lost for words.

"Oh my..! You certainly went well out of your way to go all out. This is all so beautiful."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Aug 8

brightened her day.

She spent nearly all morning and afternoon fussing over her looks. In the end, she simply wore a lavender gown with her hair down in a few curls.

Making her way to his palace, she introduced herself to the guards, announcing she was expected.

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Aug 8

When Veronica read the note, he had tucked away. She had to read it over and over again to confirm that she was reading his words right.

Her heart skipped a beat with excitement as she clung the parchment close to her chest.

Knowing that her presence was anything but a bother certainly +

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Aug 5

Let her come.

Waiting was a game of its own.

@nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

"There's more truth in those words than you know.."

Veronica held his hand tightly in her own, "Thank you for agreeing to my request. Are you sure my request won't have any conflict with your usual schedule?"

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

She gave him a faint smile, knowing well that her magic would have to be precise. If her mother caught a single hint of her being with someone she might not approve, he would have to fight for his life and that was the last thing she wanted for him.

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Valerian leaned in gently brushing away the moisture around her eyes with his thumb.

"There is always a catch when dealing with demons but you my dear are worth any danger."

Softly pressing his lips against her fingers the young prince nodded.

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

Her crystal baby blues were fragments away from breaking into tears.

"Let me know when you are well enough for the date night and I will cast the spell on you so that you remain safe."

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

Her crystal baby blues were fragments away from breaking into tears.

"Let me know when you are well enough for the date night and I will cast the spell on you so that you remain safe."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

She looks down at their hands, a sad smile forming over her lips.

"There is..once catch, I'm afraid. I have to place a non-detection spell on you. Any man who has ever been with me, my mother usually disapproves and either sends someone to assassinate them or they are executed in front of me."
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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

A night of simple warmth, of slow music and candlelight? Gods, how rare it is for anyone to speak so plainly of wanting something gentle."

Valerian rose to his feet shaking with the effort as he gently took hold of her hand in his.

"It would be my greatest honor my dear."

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

"I want you for an evening."

She waves a dismissive claw as she looks to the side, "Nothing fancy. An evening where we get to dance a little, have dinner and maybe allow me to share your intimate company at the end? A glimpse of normalcy I once had for one night isn't too much to ask for, is it?"

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Sipping the bitter medicine with exasperated sigh. Caius perked an eyebrow at the question.

"You're a clever woman and no doubt you have something in mind surprise me?"

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

She taps her right cheek in thought.

"Are there any limitations to my request? I want to make sure I'm not being cut short for a deal that I could improve on my own."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

She taps her right cheek in thought.

"Are there any limitations to my request? I want to make sure I'm not being cut short for a deal that I could improve on my own."

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

"I should repay you in some way. Dinner? An invitation to a private dance? Name your price darling."

Giving the succubus his best attempt at a smile.

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

"I found you drunk as a sailor last night. I figured it would be safer for you to sleep in my guest room than pass out on the streets."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

"Not in the slightest. If I wanted to take advantage of you with toxins, you'd be bound without clothing. As you can see, your clothing remains and you can move freely."

She sets a small tray that had medicine and fresh water.

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Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

If you're going to kill me, please do it gently. I'm hexed, hungover, emotional vulnerable." He called out as the sound of footsteps grew closer.

"Veronica? Forgive the intrusion I-" A stab of pain rang through his skull.

"This is either a love nest, a trap, or both. Did I vex you in some way?"

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 22

"Not all demons are scary. Some smell and look pretty to blend in. I'm a succubus, my darling."

She places the blanket around him more, kissing his forehead, though her kiss lingered for a moment.

"Get some rest."

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 22

Caius perked his head from the blanket peering utterly perplexed at the demoness.

"Demons are scary and don't smell of lilac." The young prince huffed. "I don’t believe you."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

She giggles softly.

"Those horns are natural, dear. I am a demon, after all. By the way you keep giving me kind words, I am going to say at least five drinks. "

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

She giggles softly.

"Those horns are natural, dear. I am a demon, after all. By the way you keep giving me kind words, I am going to say at least five drinks. "

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

The young warlock groaned as landed face first onto the mattress.

"The sky is very hard. I think I'm seeing horns on your head are you okay? How much have you had to drink?

The blonde haired prince looked up at Veronica with bright innocent blue eyes.

"Thank you pretty lady."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

He was starting to give her compliments. Yeah, he was definitely drunk.

Holding a hand out in front of her, she made a portal to her new home and placed him on a mattress for a guest bedroom.

"I think it may be best for you to lay down for a bit before you get yourself hurt."

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

He was starting to give her compliments. Yeah, he was definitely drunk.

Holding a hand out in front of her, she made a portal to her new home and placed him on a mattress for a guest bedroom.

"I think it may be best for you to lay down for a bit before you get yourself hurt."

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

Clinging to the succubus for dear life Caius felt himself whirl as the ground seemed to spin under his feet.

"Enough to numb my feelings and develop new ones. You're sweet pretty lady."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Oh dear.

She could practically smell the liquor on him. Veronica quickly went to his side, wrapping an arm around his waist while she allowed him to lean on her.

"How much have you had to drink..?"

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Oh dear.

She could practically smell the liquor on him. Veronica quickly went to his side, wrapping an arm around his waist while she allowed him to lean on her.

"How much have you had to drink..?"

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

"I have partaken in the foulest of poisons.

If death can't not take me yet then he is a fool. And refuse to attend his birthday party."

The young hexblade warlock stumbled slightly, his pale face flushed and covered in sweat.

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

"Having a rough night, dear?"

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

"Having a rough night, dear?"

Valerian Caius @ceaselessmara.bsky.social · Jul 21

"What a terrible night for a curse."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

She takes a gentle sip of her wine,though keeping her gaze away from him.

"I take evening walks,yes but I never encourage anyone to approach me. Those who do think they can get what they want just because I'm a woman. I prove them wrong by fighting back. Is it illegal to fight back when assaulted?"

𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 @paladinxprince.bsky.social · Jul 21

Her instant reaction made him frown a bit but he wouldn't comment on that for now.

"There have been a few reported incidents around town of wanted criminals ending up dead on the street. Few eye witnesses mention a woman in the guise of a demon, fending them off on her own.."

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Her ears twitched as she turned to her head to the side at the male beside her. In a matter of seconds, her blood ran cold. The man beside her wore full plated gold, which could only mean one thing.

Holy Knight.

Her icy blues quickly looked away as she pulled a black cloak hood over her head. +

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

"Wh-what do you want with me, knight? Can't a woman enjoy a drink in peace around here?"

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Her ears twitched as she turned to her head to the side at the male beside her. In a matter of seconds, her blood ran cold. The man beside her wore full plated gold, which could only mean one thing.

Holy Knight.

Her icy blues quickly looked away as she pulled a black cloak hood over her head. +

𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 @paladinxprince.bsky.social · Jul 21

As he took a seat beside Veronica, a small smile crept over his lips. There had been rumors that there was a woman fighting back various thieves during the late hours of the evening. She was, in some way, doing more for the people than the local guard watch.

Though the gold they had +

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

She was so zoned out that she didn't even realize that someone sat beside her.

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

She was so zoned out that she didn't even realize that someone sat beside her.

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑒𝑘 𝐿𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 . . .

It had been a week since she had been outcasted and her mind was wandering frequently. Even now, she was lost in thought as she held a glass of wine in her hand while sitting at the front of the bar for the tavern she was staying at.

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Opening her wings wide, she jumped into the sky and flew as far as her wings could take her.

She traveled for three nights straight, never once closing her eyes before seeing another piece of land with signs of life thriving. Maybe there..she could find someone to help her. . .

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Opening her wings wide, she jumped into the sky and flew as far as her wings could take her.

She traveled for three nights straight, never once closing her eyes before seeing another piece of land with signs of life thriving. Maybe there..she could find someone to help her. . .

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Walking around, she realized that she was in some old abandoned temple before making her way outside. The humidity was thick enough to feel like a weight on her chest. Well, she wasn't going to get any help by just standing there.

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Veronica quickly stood up and tried reaching out to the statues, only to be blasted backwards. Hidden wards around them gave an eerie gold glow before hiding under the sand once more.

She slowly stood up, looking between her girls. There wasn't much she could do. So, she regrettably had to leave.

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𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 @nightmaresuccubus.bsky.social · Jul 21

Before Veronica could say a word, red portals appeared under her and her daughters. In a matter of seconds, her world went black. She soon woke with warm sand under her back. Slowly turning, she sat up and saw both of her daughters at either side of her, frozen in stone on their knees -reaching out.

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