Chapter 36

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I grabbed the book and retreated to the shadows of the Owl House, my heart racing as I flipped through the pages. The words danced before my eyes, a blur of spells and incantations that spoke of a world I had almost forgotten. Desperation fueled me as I searched for something, anything that could give me an advantage.

As I read, I stumbled upon a spell, one that whispered of redemption and power. It spoke of harnessing the very essence of humanity, of drawing on the strength of the bonds we forge with others. It was risky, dangerous even, but it was the only card I had left to play. I knew I had to try.

Gathering the remnants of my energy, I closed my eyes and began to chant the incantation, feeling the words resonate through my soul. The room around me grew brighter, and a warmth began to spread through my veins, replacing the cold emptiness left by Eda's magic. The demon within me roared, but this time it was in support, not anger.

As the spell reached its crescendo, a burst of light erupted from the book, enveloping me in a cocoon of pure, unbridled power. I felt myself growing stronger, the demon's essence melding with my own until it was no longer a separate entity, but a part of me. The change was exhilarating, and for the first time since arriving in the Boiling Isles, I felt truly alive.

But my victory was short-lived. A shadow fell over me, and I opened my eyes to find Eda standing above me, her expression a mix of fury and betrayal. "What have you done?" she snarled, her hand already raised to strike.

Before I could react, she sent a bolt of pure malice hurtling towards me. It hit me like a ton of bricks, sending me crashing into the wall. The air was knocked from my lungs, and stars danced before my eyes. "You think you can outsmart me, human?" she spat, her wand pointed at my chest. "I'll show you the true power of a witch."

The room grew hazy, and I felt the warmth of my newfound strength begin to wane. "No," I gasped, trying to push myself off the floor. "I won't be your pawn."

Eda's eyes narrowed, and she stepped closer, her wand flickering with a dark energy that sent chills down my spine. "You think you can defy me?" she hissed. "You're nothing but a human with a little bit of stolen power."

With every ounce of strength I had left, I pushed myself off the floor and stumbled to my feet, "You're the one that needed my help so badly." I said, my voice trembling but firm. "Which means I can't be that bad."

Eda's eyes narrowed, but instead of attacking again, she took a step back, her expression shifting to something I hadn't seen from her before: curiosity. She studied me for a long moment, her gaze lingering on my face and the newfound power that radiated from me. Then, she took a deep breath and lowered her wand. "Perhaps you're right," she murmured, a hint of something softer in her voice.

The room was thick with tension as she took another step closer, her eyes never leaving mine. "Maybe," she said, her voice dropping to a sultry whisper, "you're more than I gave you credit for." She reached out, her hand trailing along my cheek, her touch feather-light yet electric. "Maybe," she continued, leaning in so that our faces were only inches apart, "we can come to an understanding."

Her proximity made me feel both thrilled and terrified, and the demon within me responded with a growl of its own, eager for the challenge she presented. But I knew that giving in to her would mean the end of everything I had worked for, everything I had discovered about myself in this strange land. I had to stand my ground.

"I'm not your weapon, Eda," I said, my voice firm despite the tremble in my chest. "I'm not going to be part of your rebellion if it means losing everything that I love."

Her hand froze on my cheek, and she took a step back, a look of surprise flashing across her face. "You think you know love?" she scoffed. "You're just a human, you don't understand the depths of pain and anger that drive me. But I can show you what true love and desire feel like."

Her eyes searched mine, looking for a crack in my resolve. But I had made my decision. "No," I said, my voice strong despite the fear that gnawed at me. "I know what love is, and it's not what you're offering."

Eda's expression darkened, and she grabbed my arms, slamming me against the wall. "You think you can resist me?" she snarled, and before I could react, her lips were on mine, forcing a kiss that was more about dominance than affection. Her magic surged through me, trying to break down my barriers, to claim me as her own.

The demon within me roared, enraged at the intrusion but I was too weak to get her off me. Her grip was like iron, and her magic was a tempest that threatened to consume me.

I felt myself slipping, my body going slack in her arms as she continued to kiss me, her tongue demanding submission.

Against all my will, I found myself giving in. It was like the demon within me had been subdued, and all I could do was watch as she claimed me. Her magic wrapped around my soul, coiling and tightening like a vice grip. The kiss grew deeper, more possessive, and I could feel the warmth of the humanity within me fading away. The power that had been building up in me was now hers, and she reveled in it, her grip on my arms tightening. "No..." I groaned weakly which made her smirk and respond, "Shhh. It's okay, Y/N, it's almost over. Now, let's get that demon out of you."

With a sudden jerk, she ripped my pants and underwear down, leaving me exposed and vulnerable. The cool air of the room hit my skin, and I realized with horror what she intended to do. Her hand moved to my bare thigh, her nails digging into my flesh as she began to trace a glowing rune, her eyes never leaving mine. The pain was intense, but it was nothing compared to the violation of my soul that I could feel happening.

Her grip on me grew more urgent, her breaths coming in ragged gasps as she continued her dark incantation. The rune she had drawn began to pulse with an eerie light, and I felt a cold, empty sensation spread from my core to my very fingertips. "You're mine now," she whispered, her voice filled with triumph and lust.

She pulled her own underwear down and forced my dick into her, something strange happened. Instead of the pain and violation I had anticipated, I felt a warmth that spread through my body, forcing me to submit and let her take everything she wanted from me.

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