THE DEVIL'S BRIDE
Episode 10: Fire in Her Blood
By Rapwizzy Debaron
Evelyn didn't sleep.
She felt everything.
Every heartbeat echoed louder.
Every breath tasted like ash and thunder.
And when she touched the walls, they trembled.
The power had awakened.
Lucien watched from the shadows, unsure whether to be afraid… or proud.
"Does it hurt?" he asked.
Evelyn turned. "No. But it wants out."
Lucien nodded. "It will. Soon."
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The next morning, the Realm of Shadows was summoned to the Black Court.
Demons, witches, fae, cursed lords — all watched as Evelyn entered, cloaked in firelight.
Gasps echoed.
They could see it now.
The Ash Flame had chosen her.
Lucien stood by her side, his hand never leaving his sword.
The High Judge rose. "By ancient law, she must be tested."
Lucien's voice was ice. "She already passed the Circle."
"This is different," the judge replied. "This is loyalty."
Evelyn stepped forward. "What kind of test?"
A door opened.
And a chained soul was dragged into the court.
It was… her brother.
Ethan.
Alive. Weak. Bruised.
Evelyn's heart shattered.
"You told me he was dead," she whispered to Lucien.
"I thought he was," Lucien said. "Seraphina must have—"
"Silence," the judge commanded. "The test is simple. Kill him. Prove your loyalty to the Realm. Or… lose your title."
Ethan raised his eyes, bloody but brave.
"I'd rather die than see you become his," he said.
Tears streamed down Evelyn's face.
Lucien stepped forward. "There must be another way."
"There is," said the judge. "She can spare him—if she forsakes you."
The court held its breath.
Evelyn closed her eyes.
Her blood screamed.
The flame inside her howled.
And then—
She raised her hand.
Flames erupted around Ethan — not to burn, but to shield.
The chains melted.
He collapsed, unconscious, safe.
Evelyn turned to the court.
"I choose myself. I will not kill for loyalty, nor will I be forced to choose between love and blood."
The hall trembled.
The Ash Flame pulsed brighter than ever.
And the judge fell to one knee.
"The Flame has spoken," he said.
"All hail the true bride of fire."
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Back in their chamber, Evelyn sat by her brother's side.
Lucien knelt beside her.
"You broke the court," he whispered.
She looked at him.
"No," she said. "I rewrote it."
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To be continued…
Evelyn has passed the loyalty trial.
Her power grows.
But Seraphina is not done playing gods…
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