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Darcy By Day, Demon By Night

Eden didn’t expect to meet the love of her life on Halloween, but then she found out the horns and tail weren’t a costume!

When Vanth agreed to attend a Jane Austin themed tea party as a favor for a human friend, he didn’t expect to meet the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. He tried hard to flirt with the gorgeous Eden, but she was doubtful of his intentions.

Not that his intentions were entirely honorable, but he was interested in all of her, not only her luscious body. He was desperate to do anything to get her attention, which was how he ended up inviting her and all her friends to his epic Halloween party.

Now all he had to do was rush home and throw together a party that would convince this beautiful creature he was worth her time!

It shouldn’t be too hard, after all he’s good friends with several ghosts and he’s a powerful demon. He’s got this, right?

Chapter 1

Vanth

Yuri finished tying the cravat around my throat, and I immediately wanted it off. “Why do I let you talk me into these things?”

He grinned up at me. “That’s easy. Despite the fact that you’re a demon, your best friend is a human and you’ll do anything to make me happy.”

I huffed in annoyance because he was right. “I need to learn to set healthy boundaries."

He snorted. “Honey, you wouldn't know a boundary if one lassoed you around those pretty silver horns.”

“You think my horns are pretty?” I asked, as I tilted my head and fluttered my eyelashes at him.

He rolled his eyes. “You know you’re hot, Vanth. And this outfit is making you even hotter. You’re the sexiest Mr. Darcy ever and you don’t even to scowl.”

I raised a skeptical eyebrow at him. In response he turned me around to face the mirror. This was my first look at myself since he’d started putting me in this outfit.

He was right, I looked good!

The Austin-era tight pants showed off my muscled legs while the high-waisted coat and fancy cravat gave me a distinguished air that no one who knew me would believe. It was too bad most humans couldn’t see my true form because the black brocade of the coat paired well with my silver horns, raven black hair, and dark blue skin.

“Boots!” I demanded, trying for a British accent. “Get me my boots!”

“Yes, sir,” Yuri responded with a perfect Bridgerton accent. As he should, the guy was desperate to get into period acting. He’d even sewed the outfits we were wearing.

I tugged at the jacket a little and turned to see myself better as he rummaged around in a huge, battered moving box marked Knee-high Boots.

“Just so you know,” he said, voice a little muffled as he searched. “I’ve given myself the title of duke and you’re only a nobleman.”

“What are we doing again?” I asked, running my fingers through my hair and trying to get it to lay nicely instead of sticking up around my horns. I should get Yuri to cut it again. Originally I thought I’d grow it out like Yuri’s, but I was getting annoyed at the medium length that refused to do anything civilized.

“It’s a Jane Austin themed afternoon tea,” he explained.

That didn’t sound too bad; I liked tea. “Will there be real food there or only little tasteless sandwiches?"

“You really don’t pay attention to anything I say, do you?” He emerged from the box holding up a pair of shiny, tall black boots. “These should fit!”

“I pay attention,” I grumbled and took the boots from him. “Just, you know, remind me.”

“It doesn’t matter if there are little sandwiches or not,” Yuri said, leaning against a nearby table as I squeezed my feet into the boots. “You will be charming and wonderful and if anyone at all talks to you, you will find a way to point out how talented your best friend Yuri is. I’m going to be eating ramen for months because the tickets were so damn expensive, but this could be my big break. The guy at the gym said his therapist knows the PA for the woman directing the next Pride and Prejudice movie. I need to be in that movie! It’s my dream come true.”

After much effort I got both boots pulled on. Straightening up, I patted his shoulder and said, “I wish I could magic you into a role, but that’s beyond my power. I promise to charm the hell out of everyone there and make sure they realize you’re the best they could possibly hire.”

Yuri’s lips curved up into a smile. “I know you will, Vanth. You really are my best friend.”

“Ever since you were ten and accidentally fell into my realm,” I agreed. “Now let's get you into that movie!”