I stand at the top of the long corridor leading to the great hall. I am alone the servants have left me to make the final walk towards my fate.
The thought of trying to run is not even a consideration too many important lives are at stake. I will see this through. I will resign myself to a life with a monster so that they can live.
The entire corridor is lined with large sprays of black roses and dahlias. The huge doors closed to keep my approach hidden from the congregations eyes with a lone demon warrior waiting to open them for me.
I take a deep breath and start final ascent to my destiny. I stop just as I reach the colossal doors and the guard moves to open them. “Please give me a moment” I request.
Not yet prepared to see the thousands of demons waiting anxiously behind them fo
