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by Anonymous
A cut through the palm of the devil. A cut across his own. A clasping of hands. Two drops of blood falling. A sharp cold breeze, as though someone was trying to prevent what happened next.
The blood hit the papers. Silence before—
Thump. Thump. Thump. Bodies of the guards hit the ground, one after the other as ancient magic stole the life from their lungs.
In the darkness of the room, and in a paper signed in blood: the Bastard of Akielos and the Regent of Vere made their deal with only the cold wind to lay witness.
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The seal holding back the Ancients is weakening, and the opportunity for power is as enticing to man as it's always been. As Damianos of Akielos prepares to claim his rightful throne, a dangerous plot set in motion leads to him seeking the truth behind Auguste of Vere's disappearance. Or it would, if only he could stop being distracted by the enigmatic fey visiting his dreams.
Words: 877, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English
Fandoms: Captive Prince - C. S. Pacat
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: M/M
Characters: Damen (Captive Prince), Laurent (Captive Prince), Kastor (Captive Prince), Regent (Captive Prince), Nikandros (Captive Prince), Theomedes (Captive Prince), Jokaste (Captive Prince), Aimeric (Captive Prince), Jord (Captive Prince), Erasmus (Captive Prince), Kallias (Captive Prince)
Relationships: Damen/Laurent (Captive Prince)
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Alternate Universe - Fae, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Angst, Slow Burn, Kinda, damen falls in love fast, just doesn't know its laurent, The Regent is His Own Warning, Nikandros is Tired, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, laurent needs a hug, Magic, Political Intrigue, Mystery, Past Trauma, Past Child Abuse, Imprisonment, Slavery, Fae & Fairies, Other Additional Tags to Be Added