Tortured by LoveChapter 1
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Azure was earnestly holding the hand of the demoness, Seraphina, swearing an oath to God to make her his wife.
I stood there, an awkward presence, next to them.
The reason was straightforward. Before confessing his love, Azure had come to my room, asking genuinely for my help to plead with our master, Wynd Vaughn.
In our sect, I was raised with the expectation of becoming Azure's wife.
"Violet, you've always been understanding. If we break the engagement together, Master Vaughn's wrath towards Seraphina might be lessened. Don't you think so?"
At that moment, I realized that even the reserved Azure could be passionate, but that passion was never for me.
He seemed afraid I would refuse, so he kept recounting the night he and Seraphina had pledged their lives to each other.
Finally, he said to me, "To love someone is to support their happiness. Violet, if you truly love me, you'll help me."
"Do I love him?" I wondered, lost in thought.
To ensure our union, our master, Wynd Vaughn, had cursed me with the Insect Curse since childhood.
He claimed the only way to lift the curse was to make Azure fall in love with me.