What UP! Here is the next chapter of Devil in the Shadows and may I just say WOW! I didn't think that I would have so many reviews, likes, and follows on this story. You guys are really encouraging me to continue! The chapter will begin with Austin before he proposed to Ally and continue from there.

I also would like to mention that I loved this week's episode of Austin & Ally. There were so many Auslly feels; the dancing at the end just threw me over the edge!

By the way, asking for some prayers and encouragement, as on Friday the 13th, I and many other ladies will be marching in a parade. Its Mardi Gras season here in New Orleans and my group, the Nawlins Nymphs, will be dancing and marching 6 miles in Krewe d'état. Pray I don't die on the route.

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Chapter 6

You're a Witch, Ally

Austin's POV (after his 'talk' with Dez):

How dare he talk to me like that?!

He maybe my friend, but he is my familiar and he had absolutely no right to tell me what to do. I hate to think that what I plan to do might make her hate me more, but it is essential that I do it to keep her here.

After leaving my study I began the journey to my room to begin preparing for the ball. I made sure that Brooke had the dress ready and dismissed her back to Ally. After dismissing her, I proceeded to my bathroom to clean myself.

As I sat in the warm water, my thoughts began to wander to the current situation; Brooke.

I knew placing Brooke as Ally's ladies maid might have been a bad idea, considering our history and the fact that she's a full wolfs bane sprig short of a werewolf repellent, but I had no other person who could do it. I just hope she didn't go too crazy for her. She may only be a servant, but Brooke is from the third most powerful magical family in Eldarin. If Ally did anything to upset her enough, she could easily be killed.

"My lord, if you will step this way, your formal wear is ready." Jacek, my half-lizard butler, said, breaking me out of my thoughts. I nodded and followed him out of my bathroom.

Jacek had chosen a white dress with a black vest and dress coat over it, followed by long, black trousers with matching black dress shoes. My hair was pulled back with some simple styling to get it to 'flop' the right way. I knew Ally would be wearing black, so I kind of wanted us to match.

I looked at myself in the mirror once Jacek was done and I got to say, I look great. To be honest though, I always look good.

"Everything is in place, your majesty. Lady Ally is being escorted to the ball room by Lord Dez and is completely in the dark." Jacek told me as he adjusted my tie.

"Good, I don't want anything to disrupt my plan." I said as walked to the other side of the room. I took the box out of my coat pocket and pulled the amulet out.

It wasn't a huge amulet, it resembled a standard locket size pendant, but it was perfect. Who knew that this tiny thing can seal my bond with Ally permanently? By permanently, I meant marriage.

Ally's father is actually the only son of the Dawson family, an important branch of the human world's hierarchy. They owned just, if not more, land and money than their actual king. Any man that did marry her would inherit a hefty dowry. That dowry is what will help bring my plans full circle.

Don't get me wrong, I love Ally, I really do, but the dowry is a big part of my overall plan.

I strung the amulet on a matching silver chain and placed it back in its small box.

"Your majesty, if you do not mind my asking, but what exactly is this plan you have made? I mean, you have a vast amount of young witches from any of the prominent warlock families. Surely, this little human girl can't be the one you wish to make your queen?" Jacek said. Once again someone has tried to hamper me from getting what I want. But, I had to keep my cool and not hurt anyone before my big night.

I sucked in a breath, released it and simply turned back to Jacek. I could feel his bright yellow eyes widen as I turn back to him, the fear growing within them. I walked up to him, slowly, almost like a predator stocking his prey. I looked him in the eye, smiled, and handed him the box.

"Just remember to give this to me when I ask." I then walked past him and out my bedroom door, him following behind as he overcame his shock.

The rest seemed to trickle by in a slight haze as I walked to my throne and sat down on it. I moved my gaze through the crowd when I finally saw her. It was definitely a huge step up from what she wore back in her home.

She simply radiated beauty and sexiness from every part of her. I wish that I could trample her onto the floor and have my wicked way with her, but I had to be patient. Ally is a lady and as a lady she needs to be loved, nurtured before she will be willing to give herself to me.

After you're married, Austin I reminded myself

After Jacek was finally done speaking, I spoke to my guards to go and get Ally. They nodded and went to her. I could see on her face that she was very surprised when she heard the news. That I' am the Witch-King, ruler of all warlocks, witches, and all magical kind and soon she would be my queen. When the first part of my speech was done, I lifted my hand for her to take. She took it, a little reluctantly, and came to stand by my side.

When the rest of my speech was made, I could feel the tension rise in the room. Whether it was good or bad, I couldn't tell and frankly, I didn't care. When Jacek brought the amulet forward and I placed it around her neck, that was all the mattered to me; she was now undoubtedly and eternally mine.

I placed a small kiss on the back of her neck and felt her shaking. I then saw that her eyes were blinking rapidly and her breathing increased before she passed out. I easily caught her before she hit the ground, shifting her in my arms, and excusing myself to take her back to her room. She must have just been overcome with everything that has happened. Hopefully, a little sleep will bring her back.

Leaving the ballroom, I could feel a pair of eyes follow me out. I turned to the right to see Brooke; a maddening, crazed look was on her face. I knew announcing it before my court meant that she would most likely hear it, but I didn't think that she would look like. I gripped Ally tighter in my arms as I walked out the ballroom. We arrived at our room a little after, I depositing her on the bed. I sat down on the ground next to the bed and just gazed at her.

It felt so strange to say it; our room and yet it felt so right at the same time. I knew everything about her. What she likes to eat (pickles), her favorite color (red), and the instrument she loves to play the most (piano, sometimes guitar). I also know that she has a secret diary that she doesn't let anyone else read, let alone touch (if anyone even looks at it she'll grab it and say "Don't touch my book!"), she has a goose named Pickles, and that she use to have really bad stage freight.

Even though I know the small things, I still want to know more. However, to do that, I'll need her trust, which will, unfortunately, take time. Hopefully, not too long though, I do have a limit.

My ears perked up at the sound of a moan and rustling of the sheets. Ally was starting to awaken. I placed my hand on her shoulder, gently shaking her as I whispered in her ear,

"Ally, sweetie, wake up, we need to talk." She began to open her eyes, but I noticed that there were small tears prickling at the edge of her eyes. What was she dreaming about that would bring tears?

That didn't matter when I felt her move away from me. She stood on the other side of the bed; hatred was clearly visible in her eyes.

"What the hell was that back there?! You're the king of the magical kind and you want me to marry you? I probably already know the answer to this, but are you out of your damn mind?!" You could just feel the hatred radiate around the entire room. I knew it was time to tell her the truth, if I wanted to gain her trust.

I sighed as I sat down on the bed and motioned for her to do the same. However, she remained standing and wrapping her arms across her chest.

"Ally, I have something to ask you: have you ever been able to do things that just have no explanation?" I asked her. I saw her right eyebrow rise in confusion and then drop back in concentration. "Any time you were angry, sad, or happy, were there strange occurrences such as a favorite toy appearing before you or glass breaking without even touching it?"

She looked even more confused until it dawned on her.

"I remember that I had lost my songbook when I was 10 years old. I looked everywhere for it and still couldn't find it. I felt so sad that I lost it and scared because I didn't want anyone to read what was inside. All I knew was that I wanted my book back more than anything else." She said. I saw her move to sit back on the bed, her back facing me. "The next morning, however, I suddenly found it in my hands, as if it had never been lost. Almost… like…"

"Magic." I finished, her head snapping back towards me. "There's a reason for that, a much deeper meaning." Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped opened a little when I said it.

"You're a witch, Ally." That's when all hell broke loss.

Ally's POV:

I maybe saying this a lot lately, but I will say it again; What the Hell?!

What does he mean by saying I'm a witch? That's just impossible, I mean, I'm just a normal human girl. There's nothing special about me except for my family's wealth and power.

"I know it's a lot to take in, but it's all true. You have magical blood flowing through your veins; blood that is from the oldest and strongest of the warlock clans." Austin said trying to comfort me.

"It doesn't make sense. Wouldn't my parents have told me if I had that kind of ancestry? I mean, something like this doesn't happen to everyone, especially me." I tried to reason with Austin, that no way could any of this be true, but he just chuckled. He got off the bed and walked to the nearby window, leaning against it.

"Ally where do you think warlocks and witches started?" Austin said, a slight smile etched into his face. "Our kind was started with normal humans who delved into the world of magic as a way to heal others. At the time that was all they wanted; an easier way to keep people healthy. Soon, however, they began to learn other things, such as how to control the weather, create better, more fertile soil, and how to cure things such as infertility."

That did make sense to me now because my mother went through that and there were others in our village that would go to warlocks for such potions. It also made sense because humans always sought easier ways out everything.

"I still don't see what that has to do with me." I said, still confused.

"When the hierarchy of warlock clans was created there were 6 warlock clans that ruled alongside mine, the Moons. They were the Starr's, the Morgenstern's, the Bane's, the La Fontaine's, and the Diae's. Out of those families, the Diae's were said to have the strongest magic running through their veins." He said, looking back at me. That's great to know, but, again, what does that have to do with me? Then it struck me right in the face.

"I'm a part of the Diae's?" Austin nodded his head in a yes.

"150 years ago, my grandfather, Atticus Moon, was betrothed to the then only daughter of the Diae's, Katarina. However, Katarina was a strong willed woman and decided to go against what her parents wanted. So, the night before she was to formally accept his proposal, she snuck out from her home to the human world." Oddly enough that sounds like something I would want to do if I was in that same situation. Wait I' am in that same situation. "While she was there Katarina met and fell in love with a young man and ended up staying there, forsaking her immortality to die with him."

"What happened to the Diae clan?" I asked.

"They died out. Katarina was the only child they had and without her, their name and magic died out. Well, at least, they thought it had died out." He said, looking at me intensely. I felt like his gaze could see right through me, but in a good way, like I kind of wanted him to continue looking at me with those hazel eyes.

"So, again, what does that make me, Katarina's descendant?" He smiled and shook his head. I once again couldn't feel myself breath when he nodded.

Austin must have noticed because he rushed to me and put his hand back and rubbed circles on it. It felt strangely comforting like something my mom would do when I was upset about anything. I soon felt myself leaning into his chest seeking more of his warmth and comfort. He soon pulled away.

"Right now, I think I'll leave you alone for the night. Please feel free to use anything in the room and I'll see you in an hour." With that said he pulled his dress jacket back on and walked out the door.

I took his advice and moved towards the bathroom for a soothing bath with lavender scented water. I had a lot on my mind to think about. As I began to sink into the water, I felt like there were a hundred, maybe thousands, of thoughts running through my head.

I was Katarina Diae's descendant, which means I have magical blood running through my veins, but whose side of the family is it? It could be my father's side as Katarina would have changed her name to her husband's when she married. That would seem the most likely, but it could also be on my mother's side. Katarina probably did change her last name, but she might have had only one child, a daughter, who couldn't carry on her father's name from that marriage.

When I thought about that, my mind wandered to my parents. How were they coping after I was kidnapped? Were they healthy, sad, depressed or trying to find me? I knew my mother had to be devastated by this. My heart began to break at the mere thought of my mother's sad face. I was the only child she was able to have and my father, he tried everything to be able to give me to my mother. Risked his life to get a potion regardless of what he might have to pay in the future.

Another thought decided to pop into my head; Austin. He seemed so different from the man I met. He wasn't cruel, manipulative or possessive; he was kind, caring, and comforting to be around. It was almost like there are two Austin's and I got the good one. Maybe we could, possibly be friends, but only if he kept up this good side.

When I felt my eyes begin to get heavy, I knew it was time to get out and prepare for bed. As I began to rise from the water, I felt a pair of hands grab my shoulders and push me back down under the water. I thrashed and began clawing at the hands held me down and was able to bite on the left arm that released me. I coughed, gasping for air as I resurfaced and stared in horror at who was at the edge of the large tub.

Dun-Dun-DA! Honorable mention to the person(s) who can name the one that tried to drown Ally. Well, you learned the first part of what Austin has planned for Ally and we saw a softer side to the Witch-King. You'll get to learn more if you review, favorite, and follow this story. See ya next time!