He sighs and scrubs his beard. “Listen, I can’t act like I know what it’s like to be formless like you were. But I saw Lucifer’s face when he found out you were alive. He was destroyed.”
“And Blair?” I ask him, feeling combative.
“She is half-witch, meaning half mortal. What was he supposed to do? Bring a child to Hell?”
I look away and scoff. “I guess not.”
“I’m just saying, give him a chance. Likely, what you know about him is an embellishment or defaming of the truth.”
“I don’t even mind the violent and evil stuff,” I say with a smile, resting my cheek on my knees and looking at Toth. He finally gives me a smile back and shakes his head.
“I suppose you wouldn’t. Neither do I.”
“Let me guess, you were a soldier?” I ask, and he nods. “How long ago?”
“A millennium ago.”
I whistle and shake my head. “I knew I had a penchant for older men, but fuck.”
“You’ve got to stop flirting with me,” he commands sternly.
I grab one of the daggers with supernatural speed and put Toth on his back, holding the dagger to his throat. He doesn’t look afraid. Just as I expected… he’s excited.
“No can do. You’re just too cute,” I tease, nicking his throat just enough to bleed.
“See you tomorrow, professor,” I say, swiping the blood from his neck and wiping it on his shirt.He’s just too much fun.
I drop the dagger unceremoniously on the ground with a clank before leaving the room and heading back to my bedroom.
A shower and a Dance Mums marathon sounds like a dream night to me.
Chapter5
The requirements of being an evil mastermind are as follows: make sure everyone underestimates you, take in every piece of information as you can, and trust no one.
So imagine my surprise when Lucifer takes my advice, makes Lilith his fucking queen, and now they are leaving me here to my own devices while they go on a honeymoon of some sort. He’s definitely not turning out to be the evil dictator I’ve had in my head all these years. In fact, I’m starting to kind of like him; it’s concerning.
And the fact that they trust me enough to leave me here... frankly, I’m baffled.
I should probably take this time to grow their trust and be a good, responsible demon daughter.
But as much as I love Dance Mums, I need to get the fuck out of this house. There is so much of Hell to experience, and I’ve barely been able to scratch the surface.
Plus, I’ve basically only been able to dry hump Toth during training sessions. I am down bad for some action, and if Toth isn’t going to lay down some serious demon pipe, I’ll find another more eager and willing volunteer.
“You’re sure you can handle this?” Lucifer asks me, and I have to stop myself from rolling my eyes.
“A few days lurking around the manor without stumbling upon you two fucking like rabbits? Yeah, I can handle it.” Lucifer crosses his arms as he looks down at me. This time, I do roll my eyes and list off his rules. “Rule one, do not leave the manor unless accompanied by none other than the fearless warrior, Toth. Number two, feed the cat. And number three, try not to kill anyone.” I cross my fingers for all rules except number two.Of course, I’m going to feed the fucking cat.
Lucifer nods his head and sighs, giving Toth a look that says he needs to keep me in line. He doesn’t have a chance in Heaven in confining me. He can try, though.Oooohhh, me, Toth, and chains… that would be a fun weekend.
“If you need us, summon me immediately,” Lucifer instructs.
“So dramatic, it’ll be fine. It won’t be like any of the coming-of-age teen movies I’ve watched recently while being trapped in this extremely gothic, yet somehow cozy, creepy mansion.” Lifetime network isn’t as good as Dance Mums, but when it’s a repeat episode, sometimes I switch stations.
Lucifer sighs and leans forward. He wraps his hands around me, and I’m struck still for a moment. I’m not sure I’ve ever been hugged before. I let the foreign sensation sink in and wrap my arms back around my father. I decide I quite like hugs. No, I like fatherly hugs. If anyone else tries to hug me, I might stab them.
“Seriously, have a good time. I’ve got it covered,” I whisper, and I almost feel guilty over the fact that I’ll be breaking all his rules. Instead of letting this goodbye get too sappy, I make a joke and smile at Lilith. “I’ll give you ten bucks if you can remove the stick up his ass during this vacation.” Lucifer gives us both an irritated look as Lilith laughs.
