#the dark prince's love

[aphroditestempleimagines]

Chapter 8: The Dark Mark

No specific age

Pairing: Draco Malfoy x Gryffindor!fem!reader

Time: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Warnings: mentions of death

Words:1691

Summary: Draco has written you to meet him in a specific time and place. He comes to you crying for you to discover that the darkness your friends see inside him has manifested on the mark he now bears on his arm

You paced up and down your room in the Leaky Cauldron, your thoughts clouded by what you had seen the previous night. "An initiation", Harry had called it, but to you it was the man you loved pushed around and bullied by the people he feared and hated the most. At least...that's what you hoped.

You shook your head trying to banish the thought of your lover willingly agreeing to meet all those Deatheaters in Knockturn Alley. He knew the difference between right and wrong, even if his family did not. There must have been a reason he was there. They had surely threatened him or the people he loved, otherwise, he would not do anything this drastic.

Your eyes flitted at the small letter that sat on your nightstand. Soon you would know the truth from his own mouth. You looked at the clock; it was almost time. You dressed in Muggle clothes and pulled up the hood of your jacket. The London rain gave a perfect excuse to conceal your face even further. You took the Tube and made your way to the Tower of London. You clenched the letter in your hand; he was supposed to be waiting for you inside. You blended among the lightly dressed tourists and booked a tour. As you travelled down the mazes of corridors a hand pulled you to the side. The door closed behind you and Draco's warm smile softened your dark mood.

"Draco...", you cupped his cheek before he kissed you.

"I missed you so much", his lips travelled down your neck. You tried not to giggle as he tickled your ear.

You pulled him away to look at his face. "I missed you too", you said and he leaned against your hand.

He wore muggle clothes, a sight you never thought you'd see. A jersey hat covered his blonde hair, the name of a pub embroidered at the front. His shirt had the word "London" written at the front, clearly bought from the nearest souvenir shop just for the misguided purpose of blending in. As you looked into his eyes you could see the love he felt for you, but you could not ignore the dark feeling that it was mixed with something else; something more ominous.

"What's wrong?", you asked, "Why are we meeting so secretly?"

His smile fell. He let out a heavy sigh, leaning in to touch his forehead to yours. "I needed to see you", his arms wrapped around you, "Everything is spinning out of control".

"Hey", you stroke his back, "Hey I'm here. I'm here Draco. What happened? Are you okay?"

You knew exactly what had happened, but you could not let him know that. Your thoughts begged him to tell you himself. Begged for him to ask for help. To let himself be supported by you.

"I don't know what to do", his voice broke, "I don't want to lose you"

You tightened your embrace. "You won't lose me", you said determinedly, "No matter what it is Draco, I'll stay. I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere."

He kissed whatever skin he could find as he buried his face in your shoulder. "I have to do what they say", his mumbling was almost inaudible.

"Who?", you asked, "Your parents?"

"No"

Draco pulled back. He was breathing heavily as if gathering mountains of courage to speak his next words. He slowly unbuttoned his cuff and started rolling up his sleeve. He stopped halfway to contemplate his actions for a little longer before revealing the Dark Lord's mark on his forearm.

It was worse than you thought. Harry had hit the mark. Draco was not just working for the Deatheaters.

He WAS a Deatheater.

You instinctively backed away until your back hit the closed door. Your eyes were glued on that mark. You could feel it emanating dark magic even at that distance. As you raised your eyes however you spotted Draco's tears. His lids had grown red as he looked at you with a trembling gaze. Anything you thought of saying would break him. Any question you posed, any comment you made. You could not bear to see his heart shatter, even if he was in the wrong.

"Draco...", you stammered, "What's going on?"

He closed the distance between you, crashing his lips against yours. "I had no choice", he pressed his forehead to yours as tears streamed down his cheeks, "I'm sorry I had no choice"

"Draco, what did they do?"

"Nothing yet", he caressed your cheeks as he held your face close to his, "Nothing if I do as they say"

"What do they want?", you could hear the desperation in your own voice.

"I can't tell you", he shook his head, "I'm sorry, I can't tell you. But I won't let them hurt you. I WON'T"

"Draco...I don't want you to protect me....please", you said, "Please tell me you didn't..."

"No", he spoke over you, "There's no debate here. I'm not gonna risk it. Not your life, nor any of my friends' nor my parents' not anyone's life I care about"

"There must be another way"

"There's not", he kissed your lips again, "There's not. He's too powerful y/n."

"Harry"

"Potter is an inexperienced untalented brat", Draco spat as he pulled back to meet your eyes, "He can't protect anyone! You SAW what happened at the Ministry!"

You fell silent. His hands were holding yours. You squeezed the, harder. You had to say it, at least this one bit.

"Harry told me your father was there", you said, "Your aunt too". Draco looked away to avoid your penetrating gaze. "Draco!", you raised your voice.

He lowered his head. "It's true", he said, "They...they were there..."

"They wanted the prophecy"

That seemed to draw his attention. "How do you know about the prophecy?", his voice sounded terrified.

"Harry told...."

"Don't speak of this to anyone!", his hands held your shoulders as he leaned forwards, "You've never even heard of its existence! Do you hear me?"

You had never seen such fear in Draco's eyes before...into anyone's eyes really. "I...", your eyes were held captive by his, "I promise"

He let out a heavy breath and rested his head on your chest. His tired expression was covered by his soft blonde locks. "I can't take this", he murmured, "Every choice is the wrong one"

"Hey...heyy it's alright", you wrapped your hands around him comfortingly, "Darling...you can talk to me"

"I can't. I really can't", he wiped his tears in your shirt. He sniffed and swallowed before standing up straight to face you. "No matter what", he cupped your cheeks, "No MATTER what happens, trust that I LOVE you. That fact won't change"

"Draco why are you talking like this..."

"Because I know", he bit his lip, "I know". He pointed at the dark mark on his skin. You could not bear to look at it but you knew you had to. "This", he said, "I'm a slave, Y/n. And this is my chain. But I have to wear it"

"Draco"

"Don't", he shook his head, "Please. Just...just say that you love me"

"I DO love you."

He kissed you. His lips devoured yours like it was the first food they found after a month of famine. "I love you too. And...I'm sorry...cause I know I will hurt you....because of this chain....but....the way I see it....hurting you....is better than letting you die"

He rubbed his forehead against yours, wishing his thoughts reached you without his lips needing to utter a word of Lord Voldemort's plans. When his breathing finally returned to normal you pulled away and sat near the barred window. He held your hands, his thumbs brushing over your knuckles as he thought of what to say.

"Y/n I need you to promise", he began, "Promise me you'll stay out of the fight"

You let out a heavy sigh. "You know I can't do that Draco"

"Then stay away from Potter", his eyes burned with fiery determination, "Don't go near him"

"Harry is my friend"

"And everyone around him dies"

You gritted your teeth. You did not want to say it. You tried to stop yourself but it was too late. "And whose fault is that?". You knew you caught him by surprise, but he was not denying it. "Draco I know", you said, "I know your father was there that night"

"No you don't know"

"Bellatrix killed Sirius!"

"Black was a criminal"

"He was innocent!"

"SHH!", Draco cupped your face again. He leaned close, staring deep into your eyes. "Look at me", he pleaded, "Sirius Black was known fugitive and that's what you'll say if anyone asks you about him"

You shook his hold off. "Who are you?", you asked.

Draco's head hung from his shoulders. He let out a deep breath that burnt his lungs. "Don't make me say it", he whispered.

"Say what?"

Your eyes flickered like a candle under the wind. As he raised his gaze to meet yours you realized he was the same.

"If you ever loved me...please...promise me you won't get involved"

Your breath hitched. "Are you serious?"

"I am", he huffed, "I'm sorry, I am. It would kill me if something happened to you. And something WILL happen to you if you, and Potter, and Weaselby, and Granger stick your noses where they do not belong". He stood up and walked over to you. He placed his hands on your arms again, pulling you close. "So please, promise me", he said, "Don't get involved"

You looked away, taking a moment to organize the mayhem of thoughts in your mind. "Do you realize how much you're asking of me?"

Draco softly nodded. You shook your head.

"I can't Draco, at least not forever", you said, "I can promise I'll stay put for now...but if things go out of control...you know where I'll stand"

Draco sighed as if he was already grieving. He rested his head on yours as he pulled you into a tight embrace. "Alright", he said, "You're right. I know. Then promise me something else"

"What is it?", you buried your arms beneath his jacket.

"If....if worse comes to worst...you'll let me to whatever it takes to save you"

"Draco"

"WHATEVER it takes, y/n", he stated, "The only way I can get you out alive if he...if HE finds you....is...if there are no limits to what me or you will sacrifice to stay alive and together"

"But what if..."

"Anything y/n", he insisted.

You took a deep breath. "Okay", you finally said, "I promise"

[queenofheartsdeservedbetter]

"How do you read so many books??" I am simply trying to avoid reality, what are you doing

[theroomfloor]

OH MY GOD! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I can't believe this perfection here!!! Look at this. 💖💖 My best money spent in my life. I'm completely in love. (⁠๑⁠♡⁠⌓⁠♡⁠๑⁠) My boys are so beautiful 🥹❤️ wonderful art made by @risaoji 💕

[bloodycowboyclub]

HANGMAN PAGE BIRTHDAY WEEK

Day 3: Favorite AEW TV Moment

[simsim54]

henry: god he's so pretty i'm in love how does someone so beautiful and perfect exist alex, throwing a wedding cake at henry: fucking notice me

[afurtivecake]

yes cs pacat writes some absolute bangers full of intrigue and scheming and heart-ache and a ludicrous amount of sexual tension, but the best thing about them, to my mind, is the comedy. like yes, these books get pretty dark and serious, but also, here's a ridiculously cooperative cloth merchant and here's a silly regency dandy in case you thought things were getting too serious.

[luna-kipp-themothauthor]

Another variation of the character concept art for Jinn with a mini spoiler background 😉

[babyblueetbaemonster]

All the besties are competing against each other in 2023 Oblivion Sexyman Poll

[cowboyscaviar]

thinking soooo many crazy thoughts rn

[borgialucrezia]

CESARE BORGIA + 🔪 THE BORGIAS (2011-2013) || 3.01 'The Face of Death'

[snakeredbirdbatkatana]

There's something about Tim that has always slightly unnerved Bruce.

That's not to say he doesn't truly love him, the little Robin who dragged him kicking and screaming from the edge, who reminds him everyday he has to be better.

Yet something in his eyes always makes him hesitate.

Watching him solve cases connect dots that even Bruce at his most able couldn't hope to understand.

Watching him fight it's calculated every move planned but executed with a grace that would make ballerinas jealous.

He couldn't identify it the greatest detective stumped by his own son until one day when he walked down to the cave.

His eldest sparing with Tim it was beautiful moves that he could never replicate they worked as if they were one. Escrima quickly blocked by a bow staff, every single move perfectly executed.

It felt like for once he could see clearly the thing that had made him so uncomfortable brought forth a fear that was so instinctual.

It was Dick.

The same moves, the quiet grace the deadly motions, even the anger.

A perfect copy a clone couldn't even hope to achieve.

He stays so still almost frozen afraid to catch the predators attention.

As Tim ends it heading to the showers his eyes drift meeting Dick's.

A smile that before he would call kind he can't help but see almost a sadistic undertone like a animal playing with it's food.

He breaks first, hair standing on end as he heads back up into the manor.

He should do something, but he can't whatever monsters that are his sons he decides to turn a blind eye.

To let the tigers play he knows he is beaten that if he were to try anything his blood would stain his eldest's chin.

But a darker deeper part of Bruce recognizes the same look he ignores in the mirror.

The look that both Jason and Damian try so hard to replicate.

He has never consciously favored his children but as he erases contingencies and allows full access to a network he had never shared with anyone before he can't help but feel a tide changing.

Sitting the next morning at the table secrets smiles shared between him and his sons. Jealously crossing theirs brothers eyes he wants to cackle, scream but it's time he returns the loyalty that they have bled.

After all what's some secrets between Kings and crowned princes.

[aphroditestempleimagines]

Announcement

Hello everyone I'm finishing up with my finals in a few days and I have decided to finally freaking finish some of the shit I've been writing.

I will first FINALLY give you the last two chapters of The Obsidianite jewel so if you want to reread it now's the time ;)

Then I will focus on finishing Mortal, the Suguru x reader fic.

After that, I'll start writing more independent short fics while also continuing The Dark Prince's Love.

Sorry I'm so slow :(

Best,

Me

[harbingersecho]

"zuzu, you didn't tell your friends about me? i'm hurt."

[xxsycamore]

𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 ━ ≪ VISIONS OF TEMPTATION 2024 ≫

Welcome to the fifth annual installment of Visions of Temptation, a multifandom kinktober prompt list/creation challenge! ►Under the cut you will find both lists written down in blank format. You’ll also find a short explanation of some of the lesser-known kinks.

███ GUIDELINES

► minors DNI!

► The two lists are absolutely free to use across all fandoms, with a main focus on otome games. If you’re a writer, artist, visual graphic creator, etc., you can use these lists to create your kinktober works.

►You can share this with your followers and open requests using these lists.

► In the kink list, you can choose a kink to work with for each day of October, while in the other list, you have 31 dialogue prompts. It’s up to you whether you choose to follow one of the lists or both, and to combine them or not. You don't have to follow just one list either - mix and match them if you'd like!

► Make sure to put content warnings where needed.

► Unlike most of my challenges, this one won't have a masterlist featuring the works created for it, meaning that it won't have a deadline either - feel free to complete it at your own pace.

► About credit: Make sure to mention the challenge itself and its creator. I’d be happy to see your works, so please tag me when using my list here on tumblr! Posting to other sites is fine, as long as you credit me :)  

►In order for us to find each other's works and appreciate them, please make sure to use the tag " #visions of temptation 2024 " !

►Don't hesitate to reach out if you have a question! My askbox is always open!

►Remember to have fun and not stress over this really long challenge! ❤

targeted fandoms: Ikeseries (Ikemen Villains; Ikemen Prince; Ikemen Vampire; Ikemen Sengoku + other cybird games); Love and Deepspace; Tears of Themis; Obey me!; Mr. Love: Queen's Choice; Count of Darkness; Voltage games; Mystic Messenger; Lovebrush Chronicles; Light and Night + all other mobile/console otome you can think of. Remember, this is just the focus of the challenge - you can write for any fandom at all!

Depending on how much free time i've got on my hands, I'll also be checking out your works and reblogging them on my main blog, @kissmetwicekissmedeadly - under the tag "#vot '24 reblogs" :)

If you're wondering if I'm taking requests for my challenge, make sure to check my blog beforehand. At the moment of posting this, requests are closed - but that might change in the future.

███ PROMPTS

► both lists in blank format + handy explanation of some of the kinks under the cut.

Happy creating, everyone and may you have a great October! ❤

KINK LIST:

 Porn Actors AU  |  Anonymous Sex/One-night Stand

 Gloryholes  |  Handjobs/Fingering

 Phone sex  | Guided Touching 

 Orgasm Control  |  Bondage/Shibari

 Make up Sex  |  Mirror Sex

 Feather Play  |  Coming Untouched

 Sensory Deprivation  |  Sex Toys/Object Insertion

 Workplace Sex  |  Sex in a Vehicle 

 Choking/Breath play  | Dacryphilia

 Accidental Stimulation  |  Body Part Worship 

 Wet Dreams  |  Sexual Fantasy

 First Times  |  Role Reversal

 Fetish Clothing & Accessories |  Striptease

 Bathroom sex  |   Outdoor/Public sex

 Discipline & Punishment  |  Degradation/Praise Kink 

 Nipple Orgasms  |  Lactation/Pregnant sex 

 Blade/Gun Play  |  Spanking/Impact play 

 Intoxication/Hypnosis/Aphrodisiacs  |   Dry Humping

 Watersports  |  Begging 

 Food Play  |  Come Play

 Anal Sex/Pegging |  Size Difference

 Omegaverse/Breeding  |  Petplay 

 Massages  |  Temperature Play 

 Facesitting  |  Deepthroating

 Voyeurism/Exhibitionism  |  Getting Caught 

 Spitroasting  |  Double Penetration 

 Casual Sex/FWB  |  Switching Partners 

 Biting/Marking  |  Jealousy/Possessiveness 

 Sex Games/Dares  |  Trying New Positions     

 Cockwarming/Somnophilia  | Foreplay/Aftercare focus

Non-human characters/traits |  Sexual Roleplay 

DIALOGUE LIST:

 "I have no plans of stopping anytime soon."

"You have to say it. Use your words."

"See this? It's going to go inside you."

"Hush now. I'm only trying to help you."

"Let's see how long you can last."

"You know what happens when you do that."

"Maybe I should be punished?"

"Look at you, you're taking it so well."

 "We can go, or we can stay here and fuck."

"And here I thought you were an innocent one."

"Go on, put it in yourself."

"Where do you want me to cum?"

"Don't tease now. Be nice."

"I want to watch you come just from this."

"Beg me to be gentle."

"You thought you could get away with seducing me?"

"One more orgasm and I'll untie you."

"You look good like that. Thoroughly loved."

"I thought this is what you wanted?"

"I love that you're only making this erotic face for me."

"Poor thing, you're barely standing on your legs."

"Here, bite into this. Since you can't stay quiet."

"That's it, you're doing such a good job."

"I can't stand a second more of not being inside you."

"Did the risk turn you on so much?"

"Oh, you'll regret letting me know that you like this."

"Come here. I'll make it all better."

"You're breathtaking. It makes me desire you so much."

"Seems like we can't keep our hands to ourselves."

"You feel so good. I don't ever want to stop."

"I've got much more in store for you."

some prompts explained...

Gloryholes - A person inserting their sexual organ through a hole in the wall with the intention to be pleasured from the other side.

Anonymous sex - Here's an idea: masquerade balls.

Orgasm Control - Can include Edging, Forced Orgasms, Orgasm denial.

Make up sex - Sex after an argument.

Mirror sex - Sex in front of a mirror.

Sensory Deprivation - Blocking stimuli from one or more of the senses. Example - Blindfolds.

Dacryphilia - Being turned on by your partner crying during sex.

Sexual Fantasy - Sharing/being made to share about a sexual fantasy, masturbating to a sexual fantasy, or helping your partner live out a sexual fantasy.

Role reversal - Swapping the giving and receiving role during intercourse.

Voyeurism - secretly watching someone participate in sexual activities or do something private and intimate like taking off their clothes.

Watersports - Everything involving pee. Holding it in, Golden showers, etc.

Come play - Anything to do with a partner's cum, for example Come marking.

Spitroasting - A three-way sex act in which a person is penetrated orally and anally/vaginally at the same time.

Omegaverse - A kink-trope-universe build around a hierarchy of biological roles: alphas>betas>omegas.

Somnophilia - Intercourse while a sexual partner is asleep.

FWB - Friends with benefits.

Switching partners - Two or more couples having intercourse at the same time, swapping/switching their partners.

Impact play - Slapping a sexual partner, could be across the face or on their rear.

Sexual roleplay - doctor/patient play, boss/employee play, all kinds of play pretend.

Hope these could be of help! Remember, you can always come ask if something's unclear. Once again, happy creating! ❤

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