Demon Daddy's Little Girl by Celeste King

Author:Celeste King [King, Celeste]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Protheka Publilshing
Published: 2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

15

ADA

The floorboards creak beneath my feet as I wander the darkened halls of Dezoth's home. Sleep eludes me, my mind churning with the weight of his earlier confessions. Moonlight streams through tall windows, casting long shadows across the polished wood.

I pause at the entrance to one of the rooms I rarely go in. It looks like it might be another study or a forgotten bedroom, and for some reason, my curiosity is getting the better of me, my hand hovering over the brass doorknob.

The door swings open with barely a whisper. Books line the walls from floor to ceiling, their leather spines gleaming in the dim light. A massive desk dominates the center of the room, its surface neat and organized.

My attention catches on a small wooden box tucked away on one of the shelves. The craftsmanship is exquisite - delicate carvings of roses and vines wind across its surface. Something pulls me toward it, though I know I shouldn't pry.

"I shouldn't," I whisper to the empty room, but my fingers trace the intricate patterns anyway. The lid opens with a soft click.

Inside, nestled in dark velvet, lies a tiny blanket. The fabric is impossibly soft, preserved with obvious care. Pale yellow with delicate white flowers embroidered along the edges - clearly meant for a baby. My throat tightens as I lift it, thinking of all the times I've seen him looking at Rose with sorrow.

Beneath the blanket rests a portrait in an ornate silver frame. A woman with striking features smiles up at me - high cheekbones, warm amber eyes, and dark curls cascading past her shoulders. Her expression holds such joy, such love. She's beautiful…

And human.

I'm not sure what to make of it. I stare at the photo and blanket for far too long, thinking of the abandoned flower garden and the fierce need he seems to have to protect both of us and I wonder…is there more to the reason that he wants to save Rose? Is there a secret behind the way he's so good with her?

I never go to sleep and the next morning, just after I get Rose up, the front door opens. "Good morning!"

I recognize Vashti's voice and the twins come running in, immediately grabbing Rose and tugging her into the living room. Magic and sparkles fill the air and I stare after them, at the twins, thinking agin of what I've found.

Vashti takes one look at me and gives me a smile. "Tea?"

I nod, and within minutes, we're settled in the chairs at the table, the girls playing in the room next to us. Steam rises from delicate cups as Vashti's golden eyes, so like her brother's but infinitely warmer, study me.

"What's wrong?"

I debate not telling her, but the questions are eating at me. So, I sigh and admit, "I found a picture of a human woman and a baby blanket tucked away in one of the rooms last night. Dezoth doesn't know."

She nods. "And you have questions."

"I shouldn't."

She gives me a smile.

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