Sacrificed to the Beast by Nyla Lily

The Beast lives in the middle of the forest. It’s rumored that he devours women right on the spot.

Now I’ve been thrown to my doom. Sacrificed by the villagers.
I’m terrified of my fate. No matter how fast I run, he’ll find me. After I collapse in front of his home, my future is set in stone. He’d eat me in one bite.
I didn’t expect his arms to hold me close when he carried me inside, or for his body to feel like a personal heater. Sharp claws didn’t dig into my torn dress. Sharp teeth didn’t ruin his smile.
The beast has a name–Abel. An actual man who surprised me with every word that left his mouth.
Originally, I wanted to run away from the beast. Now I never wanted to leave.