Better to burn than fade (Demon!England x Reader) by UnluckyAmulet, literature
Literature
Better to burn than fade (Demon!England x Reader)
A stinging slap resounded in the quiet room as his palm cracked against your face.
It took a moment for the pain to register, as though your very flesh was surprised by the blow. You raised your eyes to your assailant, pressing your lips together, determined not to make a sound.
"I will not tolerate your insubordination," your stepfather hissed at you, his eyes little slits of fury. "You have been here long enough. It is time for you to be wed."
You didn't waste your breath pointing out that the husband your stepfather had chosen for you also happened to be old enough to be your grandfather. What was the point? As you reached to massage yo