A Consummation

My name is Shula. Today is my wedding day. Today is the day I die. If only it were that easy...Through Fate, God, or Luck, I belong to Jared now. I'm thankful that he's kind to me. I'm thankful that I've escaped the demon, my would-be husband. My cruel captor.The demon is Jared's father. He's the pillar of our community. My mother died to protect me from him.There are old secrets, leading to newer mysteries. I may never know them. I may never want to know them. But Jared would save me from the grasp of the river Lethe, should those secrets be too horrible. I think Jared would die for me.Having something to live for frightens me. Death has an end. I want to live with uncertainty as long as Jared is mine. Even with a demon loose.Because I didn't know before. I didn't know I would crave such depravity. I didn't know I could be absolutely ruined with lust. It could only be a sin. I'm certain I'm not meant to use my mouth like that. I'm certain that a man isn't meant to be brought to his knees for it.I will continue to sin.Jared gives me strength. His desire and trust give me purpose. His love gives me the will to fight.There's a storm brewing. I can feel it. I'll be ready. I'm done with fear.