They were never meant to be ordinary. Maya, a girl of light, has always felt the world push her away-a wanderer burdened with questions about her past, her family, and the strange powers that blaze through her veins. Shiv, a boy born of shadow, hides his darkness behind defiance, yet he too is haunted by mysteries he cannot outrun. They are polar opposites: radiant and dark, hope and ruin. And though they've never known each other, destiny pulls them into the same storm. For buried in forgotten ages lies the truth of their powers-a tale of ancient forces that shaped the universe, of forbidden love that defied the divine, of a curse that chained its wrath to generations yet unborn. A prophecy, whispered long before their time, now begins to stir. As their paths collide, Maya and Shiv are forced to confront not only who they are, but what they mean to each other. The light she wields may be the only thing that can save him; the darkness he carries may be the one thing that destroys her. And together, they may either break the curse... or fulfill it. "Temptation" is the first installment in the thrilling three-book novella series "The Devil's Angel", blending ancient curses, forbidden love, and cosmic forces beyond comprehension. At approximately 14,900 words, this fast-paced dark fantasy delivers an immersive read that can be devoured in a single sitting-yet leaves you hungry for the next chapter of the saga.