Owned By The Demons

4

"Why don't you try it so you can see that everything I say is true? I allow you to use whatever kind of power that necklace has against me; just make sure you win because otherwise, you won't be able to leave this place. You will stay by my side forever, as my mate whether you like it or not, Relina."

The demon wolf's once-present smile was erased, and he suddenly adopted a grave expression as he turned to face Relina, who was at that very moment still sobbing and unsure of what to do.

"Don't tell me you can't do it; what's the matter; why haven't you used the power of that necklace yet."

Relina was only able to let go of her hand. She lowered her head slowly as she sobbed. She is forced to face the sad reality that she will be trapped in this place with this creature forever and that she will never be able to escape.

The demon wolf at that time did nothing but observe Relina as she sobbed. He didn't intend to scare her or even hurt her; he was only compelled to say those things to stop her. The necklace wouldn't be able to return her to her world even if it had strength and power. And only one creature he is aware of that can accomplish all of this, if she uses strong power, can make it happen.

The demon wolf just let Relina cry until she was worn out and stopped on her own, but her crying got worse rather than better. The woman in front of him was nearly drowning in her tears when he could no longer control himself and could not bear to watch her for the next few hours.

He approached Relina with his feet moving slowly in her direction. Her white hair matched the petals of the flowers that were scattered everywhere with each gust of wind as if dancing to the beat of the music.

Relina was abruptly pulled toward his chest and firmly held in his arms as the demon wolf moved toward her.

The demon wolf tightened his embrace with Relina, appearing as if he didn't want to let go of her, and said, "Don't worry because while I'm by your side, I will never let you get hurt. I'm ready to gamble everything I have even if it means the end of my life just to ensure your safety."

When Relina felt the demon wolf's warm arms encircling her body, she was unable to move and even her copious tears stopped flowing from her eyes.

A strange heat that gently caressed Relina's chest was produced by the heat coursing through the demon wolf's veins. Even the warmth of his breath was warm enough to feel it hit her cheek. Additionally, she could hear his heartbeat, which was rapid and became even more so with each minute that went by. Why did she feel his heart calling her name with each beat that baffled her?

Relina struggled to understand what kind of force had suddenly enveloped her entire being and prevented her from escaping the demon wolf's tight embrace on her. It appeared as though it didn't want to let him go and leave this creature behind. Yet why? Why does she have such strong feelings for this creature? Why does she think their hearts have been connected for so long? She must be furious with him and hate him so much. What is this mystery that has now completely engulfed her?

After hearing these words from the demon wolf, Relina appeared to swallow her tongue. Even though her family was going through a great deal of hardship, she had never considered getting married young. Even in her dreams, she was unable to picture herself getting married and starting a family.

Relina will be able to accept that she will be his slave for the rest of her life, even if she must give him her own body, so long as he keeps his promise to return her safely to her world. To wed this being, though? What a great joke. How on earth will she be able to wed such a being? To give her consent to his wishes, her brain is still functioning normally. But if staying alive and leaving this place were still priorities for her, she would have been forced to give her consent against her will.

Is she destined to have this kind of life?

Since the day her father passed away, Relina has felt as though the world has ended, and she has only her mother to blame who did nothing but love and understand her despite all the pain she caused her.

Her mother passed away without her apologizing. Her mother died distraught and bereaved. She deeply regrets everything she said and did, but no matter how many times she repents her sins, she will never be able to bring back her parents' lives.

Living alone is particularly difficult because you have no empathy for anything, whether it be ease or difficulty. Since Relina lost all the significant individuals in her life, her life has been like this. She attempted suicide as a result since she truly believed that once she was completely gone from this world, all the sadness, pain, and anguish she had experienced every day would eventually vanished. However, she made a serious error in judgment, and she continues to regret it to this day.

Her hand, which was holding the necklace, was clenched. She lowered her head, and she fixed her gaze on it. She was certain that if her grandfather were still alive, he would never permit this creature to approach her. He will move out of the way to ensure her safety, but at this point, neither her grandfather nor her parents, nor even the necklace she is holding can provide her with more assistance than she can provide for herself.

"Deal, I will marry you if this is the only way for me to return to my world." Relina's bitter reply nearly broke her heart, but she tried to be firm and strong in front of the demon wolf. She was aware that nothing would be simple for her, and at this point, her only tools were courage and confidence.

The demon wolf stopped moving after hearing what Relina said. His lips curved into a smile. He looked up as he made his way slowly in her direction. His smile was as bright as the entire galaxy.

He cupped her chin as he drew nearer to her side. He gently raised her chin until their eyes locked. After gently wiping away her tears, he tightly closed his eyes before giving her a tender kiss on the lips.

While standing and gazing at the demon wolf. Relina appeared to be a statue. She had a surprised look on her face. She was unable to avoid it because everything happened so quickly. It was all too late when she found her lips claimed by the creature in front of her.

***

"Listen carefully, Relina. Now that you've entered this world, you need to be very careful. I'm sure that's starting from the time you arrive here, they have already smelled you." Relina was standing to the right side of the demon wolf, listening intently to everything he said.

Following what the demon wolf had told Relina, she swallowed one after another. When her grandfather was still alive, he frequently told her tales of these creatures. Because of the special talent she possesses, her parents constantly caution her and forbid her from talking to and befriending these creatures because doing so will only cause harm to herself.

She was still young, so she didn't take her parents' or her grandparents' advice seriously because to her, everything was normal and there was no need for her to be afraid of them. In fact, she was courted by these creatures.

Relina responded, "I understand," but there was a tinge of fear and anxiety in her tone.

"Don't worry, none of these creatures can hurt you as long as I'm here," the demon wolf said. His every word was dripping with assurance.

"I will not allow the safety of my wife to be jeopardized," the demon wolf continued

To be completely honest, Relina wasn't sure if it was appropriate for her to believe everything this creature said. If she compares what is happening to her right now to what happened in her dream, he is treating her with disdain right now. He was fierce and didn't seem to want to let her live in her dream. Even though their first encounter wasn't pleasant, she doesn't perceive or feel any evil force now that he is a part of this reality.

She was perplexed as to why she was feeling this way. She had been trying to come up with a name for the emotion that was slowly starting to surface in her chest earlier. This was something she only noticed when he took her into his arms. She didn't know if all of this was considered to be a big prank and mania or just normal for someone like her. But as far as she knew, she had to hold back the feelings that were churning inside of her because doing this was the best course of action.

"I can take care of myself, so it's not necessary. I'm confident they won't harm me," Relina said firmly.

As soon as he heard Relina's comments, the demon wolf stopped moving. He caught her attention, and she too stopped walking to stare in shock.

"Did I say something bad?"

"Not every yokai you see is a good creature you can trust; some of them are just pretending to take your trust, and when you give them the trust they hope for, they will torture you until you die. It would be nice if the so-called luck from heaven joined you, but what if it doesn't? Will you be able to defend yourself against them? You couldn't even get out of my arms earlier; what if their hands and arms were already wrapped around you? What are you going to do? Let’s say the ones you’ve met are kind of yokai, the question is; have you seen and met all kinds of yokai in person? I'm telling you, you don't want to meet them anymore."

Mortals are more intellectual and capable despite their fragility, which is exactly what he anticipated from a mortal like her. Characteristics that yokai, like him, like so much that they would risk anything to have a mortal at their side.

"If you think everything is just a big game, you're free to do whatever you want, but just a reminder, don't expect me to come to help you when you get into trouble. So if I were you, it would be better if you just stayed by my side until our wedding was over. You too may regret being trapped in this world forever."

Relina was still incomprehensible. All that the demon wolf had told her was still on her mind. She reasoned that if she made a mistake, he would carry out all of his threats, therefore she should try to avoid upsetting him as much as possible. Whatever happens, she doesn't care as long as she can get back to her world.

"If you're still thinking about what I said, forget it and choose to live in this world with me; right now, you need food and rest. I'm sure you'll enjoy the food prepared here, especially the beautiful rooms and soft beds that can only be found in famous inns," the demon wolf said with a smile. Relina looked at him in astonishment.

Relina was unsure if the demon wolf was attempting to make her laugh. She sees nothing but large forests and fields surrounded by huge and towering trees, so how can there be excellent food, let alone an expensive inn in this location that can only be found in their world, as she averted her glance from him, her eyes widened at what she had witnessed.

As she peered about, her eyes nearly burst. The large tree she encountered when she arrived at the location had developed into a tall tower. Because of the enormous and towering structures, the broad woodland and meadow appeared to be a city. The beauty of the surroundings as a whole is beyond words. This place was a lot more lovely and civilized than their world, even though she didn't want to admit it to herself.

The demon wolf asked Relina, "Did you like it, Relina?" Margarette didn't say anything at all. She kept staring at the whole place as though she were deeply hypnotized.