“You’re engaged to the Duke. It happened four months ago, a month after you fell into a deep sleep.”

Sophia Hilden awoke after five months, the last memory a festive yet hazy night at a grand ball, only to be met with this baffling news. People claimed she had confessed her love to the Duke that night and even consumed poison meant for him. Sophia, however, refused to believe it.

“I don’t believe it. I’m not saying you’re lying, but this is absurd. I, of all people, should know.”

“Why?”

“Because I didn’t particularly like the Duke.” Despite her initial disbelief, the Duke’s persistent displays of affection and tender devotion began to chip away at her skepticism. She found herself slowly warming to him, her doubts

gradually fading…

***

“You’re not human,” Sophia stated, unwavering conviction in her voice. The Duke laughed, a light, almost airy sound, as if amused by her belated realization.

“My dear Sophia, you were the one person I hoped wouldn’t discover that.”

He captured her with a voice like a silken caress. His kiss was a sweet poison.

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