A hardened heart still beats

It was beautiful. Flowers grew for as far as the eye could see, the soft chatter of animals. All being renewed by the sweet touch of spring. She had ventured from home yet again, wandering the unclaimed lands. This one so far was he favorite. The life that surrounded her was endless. She chose to let the late sun warm her. Ivory bodice lay stretched out amongst the flowers and grass, eyelids drifting close. She didn't sleep, just simply rested. The suns rays warmed her entire body, pallid coat standing out amongst the sea of color. She could never grow tire of this. For once her thoughts were quiet. She didn't think about Valhalla, about Erani, about her past. There was only peaceful silence. An easy sigh slipped from between her jaws, a ghost of smile pulling at her features.

Whoever said ignorance is bliss was wrong. The pale woman was unaware of the danger that lurked in the shadows. The devil the walked the earth. She was clueless. To absorbed in her own world to take notice of how his presence silenced every animal. She didn't notice until he was headed her way. Crown lifted, eyes widening in alarm at the sudden sense of danger that filled the air. Immediately, she pushed herself to her paws, two-toned eyes looking around wildly. Until they finally settled. Watching the devil himself saunter towards her.

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