Punished By The Prince: A Steamy Dark Fantasy Paranormal BDSM Romance KU Edition (The Forbidden Bite By Night) by Elle Lacerta

Author:Elle Lacerta [Lacerta, Elle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Elle Lacerta
Published: 2023-12-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

In the fading light of dusk, as the sky draped itself in the velvety embrace of night, the library held an ethereal stillness. The hush of ancient tomes seemed to reverberate in the quietude, a solemn symphony accompanying the approaching full moon.

Iris glanced up from the aged book she was perusing, a furrow knitting her brow as she observed Naomi's unusual demeanor. Her companion's countenance appeared unsettled, a subtle unease flickering in her gaze like shadows dancing on the walls.

"Naomi, are you feeling alright?" Iris queried, concern lacing her voice.

Naomi's response was a fleeting smile, a veneer of composure masking the faint tremor in her hand as she adjusted a stack of books.

"Yes, just a bit tired, perhaps. The moon's energy has an odd effect sometimes."

Small, peculiar shifts in behavior- an uncharacteristic restlessness, a fleeting glint of apprehension in her bright green eyes- hinted at an underlying turmoil. Yet, Naomi's efforts to conceal these anomalies were evident, a veil shrouding a cryptic secret that eluded Iris's understanding.

Their interactions became more sporadic as the lunar orb ascended in the night sky. Naomi, usually a constant presence, seemed to withdraw, offering vague explanations for her sudden absences. Her once warm and reassuring aura now carried an unspoken tension, a hidden strain that Iris couldn't decipher.

Conversations became strained, laced with forced smiles and elusive responses. Iris noticed Naomi's cautious avoidance of direct eye contact, a subtle shift in demeanor that betrayed a deeper problem festering within her friend.

Naomi's evasiveness sowed seeds of doubt in Iris' mind. An unsettling suspicion gnawed at her- the inexplicable behavior seemed rooted in something beyond mere secrecy. The palpable unease that emanated from Naomi was unmistakable, like a hidden storm brewing beneath a placid facade.

Attempting to confront Naomi about her odd conduct, Iris found herself met with vague excuses and swift changes of subject. Naomi skillfully skirted around any probing questions, deflecting with practiced finesse.

As if on cue to the tense atmosphere between them, the heavy oak doors creaked open, heralding the arrival of Rowan, the tall prince clad in gleaming armor that mirrored the moon's silver radiance. His presence commanded the room, an aura of power and regality enveloping him like a cloak.

Iris' breath hitched in awe, her heart fluttering inexplicably at the sight of him. Despite his aloof and at times, cruel demeanor, there was a magnetic allure that she couldn't deny- a conflicted attraction that stirred emotions she grappled to comprehend.

Rowan's eyes, the color of storm clouds in moonlight, swept over the chamber, fixing upon Naomi and Iris with a keen intensity that sent a shiver down Iris's spine. There was an air of urgency in his gaze, a silent plea conveyed in the depths of his piercing stare.

"Your Highness," Naomi greeted with a tone that bordered on deference, though an undercurrent of wariness tinged her words. "Is there something I can help you with? Iris was just helping me organize-"

"Naomi, we must speak- now." He cut her off swiftly, before he retreated to the hall once more.

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