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DEMON IN THE CHAMBER
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NOVA
No one wants me, not with these tattoos.
And for the longest time, none of the Champions did - and my luck was about to run out.
The humid air wrapped around me, a smothering cloak that made my negligee cling even tighter to my skin.
The fabric was sheer and short, hardly covering anything, making me feel even more exposed.
The dim lighting, infused with an otherworldly glow, made the Prizes’ skin glitter.
I could hear the soft murmur of conversation and the shuffling of feet.
I kept my eyes closed, trying to calm my racing heart - to block out the reality of where I was.
I imagined the scent of fresh roses, their velvety petals, and a gentle breeze rather than the metallic tang that pervaded the air here.
My reverie was shattered by the distant roar of the crowd from the fighting pits.
The noise grew louder and more intense until it reached a crescendo, signaling the end of a bout.
And then the door to the Prize Pool swung open.
He entered.
Sneik.
His very name sent shivers down my spine.
I’d heard stories about him — his brutality in the pits, his ferocity, and his complete lack of mercy.
Every sound in the room seemed to amplify — the dripping of water, the stifled sobs of some of the other girls, the deep rumbling of his breathing.
My bare feet felt cold on the platform, my toes curling involuntarily.
I wanted nothing more than to be anywhere but here.
I risked a glance.
Sneik was massive.
His dark, leathery skin was covered in scars and markings from battles long fought.
His eyes, glowing a vivid yellow, scanned the room, assessing each of us.
My heart went out to the other females, each one as terrified as I was.
There was said to once be a madam here by the name of Lily and that she would watch over us.
With her around, there had been some semblance of protection, but she’d managed to escape with another prisoner, leaving us vulnerable.
Sneik began to move.
Each step he took was slow and deliberate.
