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A Fated Sacrifice. A Terrifying Captor. A Forbidden Devotion.

 

In a world where myth is a harsh reality, Kiki'No Mono is chosen as the yearly tribute—a sacrifice to the fearsome Oni, a demon lord whose name is whispered in fear and reverence. Dressed in ceremonial silks, she is offered to the monstrous creature, her life a desperate bargain to save her village. She expects a swift and brutal end, but what she finds is a fate far more complicated... and far more seductive.

Rai'Aydan, the Oni lord, is a being of dark, terrible beauty—a mountain of muscle and sin, with crimson tattoos that tell tales of ancient power. He is not the crude beast of legend, but a creature of lethal elegance and profound possessiveness. He doesn't take her life. He claims it.

Trapped in a fortress of shadows and opulence, Kiki'No Mono must navigate a world of shifting alliances and dangerous desires. As the Oni's concubine, she is a prize to be protected, but she refuses to be a pawn. She will master his world, learn his language, and become a weapon at his side. A warrior forged in the flames of her captor's desire.

But in this forbidden court, the line between captor and lover blurs. She finds herself drawn to the very monster she was sent to appease, a beast who promises to protect her with his life. Their bond, born of fear and possession, blossoms into a fierce, consuming passion that could either save her people or damn them all.

Dare to step into a world of ancient folklore and dark desires. Will she become the queen who brings peace, or will she be consumed by the darkness that now beats alongside her heart?

Perfect for readers who crave the heart-pounding passion of forbidden love, the rich atmosphere of Japanese mythology, and the dark intrigue of a fantasy world.