Seduced by Darkness: Mated to the Fire Demon

er's voice rang with infectious excitemen

sia mumbled, rubbing t

r mother beamed, her eyes sparkling with joy. 'Your fathe

dancing with anticipation. 'I can't believe it's finally here!

ride as she started combing her long blonde hair 'Today is no

osity surged. 'Zura

rry a special mark. They're believed to have a unique connection with

friends who said that the girls selected are taken to a big castle wh

, Mom?' she asked, her

ars old. You're still only seven, my love. You have a few more years to wait, and during that time, you'll grow, learn, and discover more about yoursel

tood that some things took time, but the thought of becoming a Zura, with the sp

uched Cassia's cheek and whispered, 'You must understand, my darling, that being a Zura is a great honor, but it comes

confusion. 'But why, Mom? Wh

rained to be the perfect companions for important events and ceremonies. They are t

adness welling up within her. The idea of being separated fr

they reached the bustling village square, the air was filled with anticipation, and C

y filled with love and celebration. Cassia couldn't help but feel grateful for the warmth of her family's

r duties as honored representatives of the village and their training in grace and etiquette, the Zura were destined for so

nd those who were deeply entwined with the mystical affairs of their land. It wa

ies. Each supernatural being, whether it was a demon, vampire, werewolf, or other mystical creature, was believed to possess a singular

if the universe itself had woven their destinies together, and no force in the world could break that bond. The moment

except their true mate. The union between two destined souls was not just about physical intimacy; it was a merging of their ve

d even dreams. It was a profound link that allowed them to find solace and strength in each other's presence. In times

elong quest, and some supernatural beings would search

ate or the inability to find one was a tragedy that

locate them, it left a void in their existence that could never be truly filled. This loss often

Offspring born from unions with anyone else did not possess the same level of power or connection to th

ivine gift, a shimmering ray of hope in a world darkened by solitude and uncertainty. The Zura bore a mark be

choice. It was believed that the gods had chosen these blessed individuals to be a beac

n. Their divine mark, in the shape of a lightning bolt, symbolized not only their blesse

duty to preserve the lineage and titles of their realm, ensu

ace. Once identified, these blessed individuals were separated from their families and placed into a specialized e

the Zura from potential harm or undue influence, ensuring that they wou

customs and traditions of their realm but also the intricacies of etiquette, languages, arts, and diplomacy. This com

ver them, ensuring their safety and safeguarding the sanctity of their role. The

from the gods themselves. Their scarcity was such that the High Council issued a mandate to all inhabitant

anticipation and solemn duty. As they travelled from one village to another, they keenly observed the young girls in attend

ce and discretion. They would discreetly approach the girl's family, engaging them in hushed conversations that conveyed the importance of t

the young Zura accompany them. It was not a forceful or coercive act but rather a recognition of destiny's call. The family, bound by tradition and loyalty to