Journey To The OtherWorld

Claimed.

I let out a heart-wrenching shriek. The world started spinning around me faster and faster as the unbearable pain soared through my lithe frame. My face, my limbs, my abdomen all tingled and shivered with the impact. It's scace incredible to mention the violent burn I felt on the crook of my neck. I pushed Archit off and the scene in front of my eyes was something I was totally unprepared for.

Long, twisted, black horns adorned the top of his head. His canines have evolved into sharp, villanous fangs that threatened to rip my face apart. His soft, mocha-brown eyes no longer remained the ones I had fell in love with, instead they were replaced with devilish red ones. To say that I freaked out would be an understatement as he grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him, lust reflecting in those eyes.

I let out another scream as tears started rolling down my quivering face. I tried to speak but no words came out. The loatheble pain returned, this time multiplied in intensity. It started from the spot where Archit bit me, gradually diffusing through my whole body. I felt paralysed in place, the world was shutting down before my eyes.

I was aware of the front door opening. I was aware of a bluff figure approaching us. I was aware of a deep voice spitting fire. I was aware of the way Archit's monstrous form shifted back to normal. I was aware of the figure delicately lifting me up. I was aware of everything and yet I couldn't move a joint.

And that was all before I blacked out.

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I woke up with a splitting headache. To be honest, I was tired of waking up to some or the other part of my body. I was tired of this despicable Other World, tired of taking everyone's shit. All I wanted was to have my past life back. I may have abhorred it but I was not made for such kinds of adventure. Such thoughts tortured my head but my self-conversation was left incomplete by a  deep voice.

"Finally, she's awake. I still can't believe you've been so careless Archit! She is still fragile."

"I told you that I'm sorry for the umpteen time. It was all in the heat of the moment.", the boyish voice of my fiancee spoke up.

"Heat of the moment, my ass! Succubus are not meant to be mated so her body would try and resist the claim. Her life was in danger!"

I listened no more. I sat up straight in bed, stretching my limbs. But as soon as I lifted my arms, a sharp pain commenced on my neck and I yelped.

"Holy Fuck!", I screamed, not able to believe how hoarse my voice was.

The light from the window struck my brow, smarting it. Turning my head, I was eye-to-eye with one of the most handsome men I've ever met. Aaditya. The one to whom I've promised my soul. I honestly didn't cared about my after-life. All I wanted was to escape this unearthly dimension.

"Shit! Aaditya! How are you here? Why am I here? Who am I?", I cried out, utterly confused. I honestly felt he was here to snatch my soul or something

In a calm, collected voice, he said,"I have spare keys to Archit's condo. I thought it was a good time to come in and inform you about your way back home. When I came in, the first thing I saw was Archit prowling about in his demon form and you yelping out in pain, blood oozing out from your neck. I put 1 and 1 together and realized that Archit had marked you."

And that's when I remembered the contract, Archit's proposal, our intimate kiss and his piercing bite. I jumped up nearly two feet.

"Oh Gosh! The devil had seized him! H-how did he turn into a demon?", I asked, more confused than ever. Behind Aaditya sat Archit, such a guilty expression on his face that it reminded me of a child stealing sweets.

Heaving a sign, Aaditya spoke,"Well, I hope Archit had informed you that you guys are half-demons. When you guys were involved in whatever lovey-dovey stuff you were doing, Archit demon was awakened. The demon only awakens in moments of lust and anger and I guess this idiot's devil wants you tremondously. Do you know how demons claim each other?"

I nodded a no. He continued.

"They bite each other."

"Like vamps?", I asked like an idiot.

"No. We aren't vampires. We don't feed on blood. Demons, when they have decided to spend their lives with each other, mark them so no one else can claim their partner. You can think of this as a marriaige with the promise of eternity. If one partner cheats with someone else, the better half would feel the strained relationship. This keeps them in check. Archit loves you but so does his demon. He still hasn't mastered the art of controlling his pawn so it just got the better of him."

"So, you mean what Archit did wasn't intentional?

"No, it wasn't."

I stared at Archit for a long time. For a moment, I thought he had turned pyscho but that wasn't the case. He had not only proposed me but also claimed me as his. What else could I ask for? I turned giddy with excitement as I walked up to him. Hestood up and spread his arms. I nuzzled myself in his tight and loving embrace, as he smothered my cheeks and forehead with kisses. Seriously, this was the best feeling in the world.

Archit has proposed me and he loves me. I am his and he is mine.

Our little tee-hee was rudely interupted by coughing.

Aaditya stood there in an impassive manner. He gave an unimpressed expression.

"If you both are done sucking each other's faces, can I say something?"

Archit and I nodded in unison, our hands interwined.

"Do you realize that being each other's mate reduces the chances of you guys returning back to your world."

A/N: Back with another(unedited) chapter so soon!

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