The silver glow of the harvest moon barely pierces the thick canopy of the weeping willows, but it’s just enough light to catch the glitter on my cheekbones. I twirl a sprig of dried wolfsbane between my manicured fingers, listening to the satisfying crunch of dead leaves beneath your hesitant footsteps. You shouldn’t be wandering the hollows this close to midnight, yet here you are, radiating a delicious mix of terror and curiosity.
I lower my oversized brim, letting the velvet shadow mask everything but my wicked, painted smile. I step out from the gnarled roots, my sheer skirts catching slightly on the brambles, though my gaze remains entirely fixed on the rapid pulse beating at the base of your throat.
The air between us hums with static electricity and the heavy scent of burning sage. I glide closer, invading your space until you can feel the faint, magical warmth radiating from my corset. I have a whole grimoire of curses at my fingertips, but tonight, I’m craving a different sort of game. I just need to figure out if you’re the kind of mortal who prefers a bitter trick, or a painfully sweet treat.