The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 570

Chapter 570: Betrothed To Demon

"It was given to me by the one who seeks Oriana. This rock can locate the person he’s searching for, and it led me straight to her," Zaria explained, her voice strained with effort of controlling that rock. "I’m using my powers to prevent it from reaching Oriana, but I’m not certain how long I can keep this up. If this rock reaches her, it won’t do good to her. See the red veins on it are shining that means it had detected Oriana’s presence nearby and is trying to reach her."

Evanthe turned to Sierra, who added, "She’s telling the truth. This rock originates from another realm."

Zaria fixed her gaze on Sierra, who was draped in a white hooded robe. "You seem to know more about it. Tell me who Oriana really is and the person who created this rock, or I can’t guarantee my patience in holding this rock at bay."

"Are you threatening us with her safety?" Yorian retorted, his skepticism clear. "And yet you claim you want to protect her?" _{ƒreewebηoveℓ.com}

"To effectively protect her, I need to understand the full situation," Zaria countered firmly. "I need to know who she truly is and that person looking for her."

"You won’t get any information from us," Yorian declared, the animosity clear in his gaze.

"Alright, let’s see if I get answers once this rock reaches Oriana," Zaria threatened, beginning to ease her magical grip on the stone.

"Don’t," Sierra interrupted urgently, halting Zaria’s actions.

"Now you give in?"

Sierra nodded reluctantly, only to be met by Yorian’s stern voice, "Don’t fall for her tricks. If she releases that rock, the three of us can intervene before it reaches Oriana."

Zaria let out a mocking laugh, while Sierra countered, "We can’t do that. Any divine intervention on that rock will alert its creator, who will then know what this Black witch is up to. If she truly wants to protect Oriana, like us, then we cannot risk alerting him."

"No way we can trust her with information about Oriana. She’s not reliable," Yorian argued.

"You can keep your precious opinions about me to yourself; I don’t need to hear them repeatedly when there are more pressing matters at hand," Zaria retorted, her tone dripping with disdain. "Feel free to write me a letter filled with your hatred, though. I might give it a read."

With his disdainful gaze locked on her, Yorian scoffed, "That won’t be enough. Taking your life is the only way."

"Yorian," Evanthe intervened, her voice calm, trying to deescalate the tension. She placed a hand on his shoulder, "You’ll get your chance, but not now. Oriana is our priority."

Yorian nodded, the mention of Oriana seeming to soothe his enraged mind somewhat. "Go ahead."

"You should learn from Evanthe, Yorian. See how calm and thoughtful she is even after I had hurt her son a while back," Zaria commented, reminding them the attack on Drayce and Seren which left Drayce gravely injured.

"There will be a day when I will make you pay for it, rest assured," Evanthe commented, her expressions calm but her heart was filled fury.

"I will wait for that day," Zaria said, having a wicked smirk on her lips.

Sierra stepped forward to intervene these three past enemies, addressing Zaria, "I will tell you. Just put that rock back."

"What are you hiding from us?" Evanthe demanded, her tone direct.

"In the past, the Demon King betrothed his daughter Esmeray to someone from the Demon Realm, the one who was strongest and worthy of his daughter" Sierra answered, deciding to not keep anything from her friends.

"Betrothed?" Yorian and Evanthe exclaimed in a surprise.

Sierra nodded and explained. "This arrangement cannot be broken by any means, as it is sealed in an unbreakable agreement that the Demon Realm adheres to. Even Oriana cannot dismiss this agreement and will be compelled to fulfill it as the agreement involves Esmeray’s blood. The only way Prince Arlan can keep her is to mark her before that demon reaches her. I believe the bond created by a divine beast like a Dragon, kin to none but the Devil himself, is stronger than any other bond or agreement. I’m not certain how it will work, but for now, this is the only solution I can think of. Later what happens, is their destiny."

"What worries you the most?" Evanthe asked, "Do you suspect that betrothal is not good for Esmeray?"

"I can say I do not trust anyone from Demon realm at the moment," Sierra let out an helpless sigh. "I worry, they might manipulate and exploit Oriana’s powers to their benefit. Esmeray was my friend and even if she is Oriana now, she is still a friend. I find she is safe with prince Arlan and she should be with him only. Given their past ties, I believe they were meant to be."

"Hmm, so we need to hurry Prince Arlan to mark her before Zaria loses control over that rock," Evanthe commented.

"I checked on Oriana today and she seems completely alright after absorbing Prince Arlan’s essence," Yorian added, his tone serious, "There should not be any issue with him marking her completing their bond."

"Do not hurry. Wait for a few days to see how her body coping," Evanthe spoke as she looked at Yorian, "I know you worry for her, but one can’t take this bond lightly."

"I understand. I will keep watch over her condition," Yorian assured.