Cinderella Dreams of Fire (Fairy Tales Forever #1) by Casey Lane

Author:Casey Lane [Lane, Casey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B01K227NN2
Publisher: Casey Lane
Published: 2016-08-14T23:00:00+00:00

Part III

Chapter 21

The prince summoned up every tactic and memory he had of his years practicing with the sword. Fighting with Cinderella was one thing, but he knew he needed to be flawless to defeat some giant demon from most people's worst nightmare.

He tightened his grip around the hilt. “What's this all about, demon? Got tired of playing around in the sewers with the other grotesque trash of the town?"

If the creature understood that Braedon was trying to insult it, it didn't let on. The beast let go of its bleeding arm and crouched down into a defensive stance. Its breaths were loud, heavy, and terrifying.

The prince's heart had never beat this fast. “I'm not looking forward to killing you. Your head would make a terrible trophy on my wall."

He wasn't sure if the beast understood, but it let out a primal scream that shook every inch of the house.

The prince was glad he used the toilet earlier. His voice was less convincing this time. “Fine, no trophy. Cremation, then.” As the creature lunged forward, the prince made his move to strike. His first swing was easily pushed aside by the beast's claws. Two more thrusts were likewise parried by the gray, hulking demon before him. He kicked off its midsection and retreated backward for another attack.

"Not planning to go down easy, I see."

He looked back at the direction Cinderella had gone. He listened for her voice or the sounds of the little girl. There was nothing but the crackling of the wood that would soon collapse around them.

"There'd better be a fifth date."

He turned his attention back to the demon and ran toward it again. This time, the demon grabbed at his sword hand and pulled him in close. The foul breath of the creature shot out against his face as he struggled to avoid its teeth. The razor-sharp fangs were far too close for comfort.

As the prince struggled to get his hand free, he looked into the creature's eyes. Its very human eyes.

He stammered. “Your– you– look familiar."

Braedon stopped struggling for one moment too long, and the creature sank its teeth into his shoulder. The pain was deep and immediate, and he felt the top layer of flesh tear away from his body. He screamed in agony and used his feet to press away from the beast. He broke free when he relinquished his sword to the creature.

Braedon staggered back as far as possible and clutched at his wound. While he was bloody and suffering, the creature's teeth hadn't gone too deep into his shoulder itself.

"It could have ripped my arm off. He or she could have ripped my arm off."

The beast tossed the sword to the opposite end of the room and licked its bloody claws. It looked hungry for more.

The prince racked his brain to think of anything that would get him out of the situation. Before a single thought could form, the beast charged at him, and only a quick forward tumble got him out of the creature's grasp.

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