Cursed in Darkness, Series by Natalie Hancock

With everyone in the hands of evil once more, Layla must travel through the Spirit World, home to the Spirit Demons, in order to get to them. There is just one problem. The Spirit Demons have rules. Without a body, Layla cannot leave, and she cannot save the others from their deaths. Layla is not a Spirit Demon, however, and does not have to listen to their rules. She sets off to search for the one place where Darkness resides in the world of Light. Only then can she leave the Spirit World... moreWith everyone in the hands of evil once more, Layla must travel through the Spirit World, home to the Spirit Demons, in order to get to them. There is just one problem. The Spirit Demons have rules. Without a body, Layla cannot leave, and she cannot save the others from their deaths. Layla is not a Spirit Demon, however, and does not have to listen to their rules. She sets off to search for the one place where Darkness resides in the world of Light. Only then can she leave the Spirit World. There is a price. No one pure at heart can near the Darkness, and there is only one thing she can do to stay in control. She has to turn to the darkness inside of her, and she must control it before she can enter the Shadow Realm—full of cold hearted and dangerous Shadow Demons, far stronger than she. Layla has to fight her most ancient enemy yet and must face her past in order to defeat him and free the others from their fate. Will the war between Layla and her dark past ever end? less

Layla is finally free from the nightmares the humans caused and is trying to give everyone the life they deserve, helping them to know their enemies and train to fight against them. With Shade by her side, loving her with more than his touch and body, anything is possible, and Layla has never been happier as she prepares everyone for future dangers. Now that the humans are out of the picture, the Shadow Demons are on the hunt... moreLayla is finally free from the nightmares the humans caused and is trying to give everyone the life they deserve, helping them to know their enemies and train to fight against them. With Shade by her side, loving her with more than his touch and body, anything is possible, and Layla has never been happier as she prepares everyone for future dangers. Now that the humans are out of the picture, the Shadow Demons are on the hunt. However, she is not prepared herself when darkness arises inside the one creature she thought she knew. Someone that could bring down all creatures alike in a matter of seconds, someone who knows everything about her, knows all of her secrets. Knows what she fears most. Who is it? less

While darkness rises with each passing second and the lives of others are on the line, Layla must make the ultimate decision—stay with the others to keep them safe, or lure the darkness away, potentially risking her life while doing so. Complications grow with the darkness, and forbidden passions begin to show, making Layla unable to think straight as her hidden desires make her crave to walk down the forbidden road she promised herself not to step on... moreWhile darkness rises with each passing second and the lives of others are on the line, Layla must make the ultimate decision—stay with the others to keep them safe, or lure the darkness away, potentially risking her life while doing so. Complications grow with the darkness, and forbidden passions begin to show, making Layla unable to think straight as her hidden desires make her crave to walk down the forbidden road she promised herself not to step on. As she gets lost in her thoughts and what her body wants, hungry for the passion she knows she can’t have, the darkness grows stronger, taking control and Layla is forced to do things she would never dream about doing. She realises that in order to rid the darkness within, a sacrifice has to be made in order to save everyone else. Will Layla ever with be free from the darkness inside? Or will this finally be the end for her? less