A Gothic Romantic Fantasy for Adults Only! Fiercely independent Ashla is the healer in a village blighted by the shadow of a dark god. Exinious created Ashla's civilization centuries ago and then abandoned them. His only interaction is to choose a bride from their ranks every generation.A disease has stricken the villagers that Ashla can't cure with her magic potions. She knows this must be the work of Exinious, and fights her way to his fortress to confront him.Deep down she already knows what's going on. It's time for Exinious to choose a new bride, and he must have his eyes on her. Unfortunately for the god, Ashla will never leave her post as healer. She refuses to become the property of any man—especially not a selfish and fearsome god.An Erotic Gothic Novella by the author of Alien's Bride! Presented here in its entirety.