“You know, cutting people’s fingers off, torture. The carnival was absolutely inspiring, by the way,” Mara praises, patting Elvor’s arm.
Mara and her sister share a shitty look between them, and it’s clear there are some serious family issues in the royal family. At least I know where I stand; I’m on Mara’s side—always.
“We’ll take the western Hemisphere, and you all take the East since there are more of you,” Blair directs, clearly wanting nothing to do with us for this expedition.
“Fine by me. I’ve always wanted to see Europe anyway,” Mara says, letting it roll off her back.
“I have the utmost faith in both of my daughters,” Lucifer says, finishing his meal. Lilith stands with him as he rounds the table, kissing Blair on the crown of her head before doing the same to Mara. Both of them seem uncomfortable yet longing for the affection of their father. He acts like the rest of us don’t exist as he leaves the room.
“I don’t need a babysitter, Toth. I have two more than capable demons already coming with me,” Mara spits as her father exits the room, all the manners and niceties flying out the window.
“It’s already done. I’ll be joining you on your mission,” Toth replies.
This has made everything so much more complicated.Can we trust him? Do we need to ditch him once we’re on Earth?
“Michael has been tricky to find. The intel is that he’s on Earth hunting down Kas, Asmo, and Stevie. The more people we have searching, the better,” Dax says.
“She’s hunting your cousin?” Mara asks Blair, who narrows her eyes at her sister but nods.
“Then why are you being such a bitch about me helping? Wouldn’t you want as many people as possible helping to end this?” Mara questions.
Blair looks away, and Dax sighs and places a hand on his girlfriend’s thigh. Mara rolls her eyes, and so I do the same comforting motion as Dax, trying to be a good boyfriend and all.
Blair faces Mara again. “You’re right. The more people protecting Stevie, the better. Thank you.”
“Where are Asmo and company?” I ask. Asmodeus is one of the few demons I made a bond with. I, of course, know about his drama with Kas, and he mentioned a red-headed witch back on Earth a while back.
“We don’t know,” Blair says quietly.
“Then how do you know they’re still alive?” Mara asks a little insensitively.
“Because I put a spell on Stevie. If she were mortally wounded, I would know immediately,” Blair replies curtly.
“Alright then, let’s go kill some fucking angels,” Mara declares with enthusiasm and steps away from the table.
It’s definitely not a true truce between the sisters, but it’s a step nonetheless.
Chapter13
It tumbled out of me like I had no control over it.“I should go with them.”I laugh at myself because I’m so fucking soft in the head.
What the heavens was I thinking?That’s the problem, I wasn’t fucking thinking. It’s like my brain couldn’t handle the thought of her being in a different realm than me. That she would be frolicking around Earth with Judd and Elvor while I’d be here, longing for her to come back. It’s so fucking pathetic that even thinking about why I want to go is making me feel sick.
But the words slipped out of my mouth, and I sure as fuck wasn’t going to take them back, not after the Dark Lord agreed that my idea had merit. I wonder what Lucifer’s intentions are for me wanting to go to Earth with them. Hopefully, his make more sense because mine are clearly a cry for help or some sort of psychological break that I’m experiencing.
It is a horrible idea for me to go with them. I really should speak to Lucifer and change my plans, but I know I won’t.
I’ve been attempting to get the beautiful little psychopath out of my head. But it seems like no matter what I do, I keep shoving myself back into her orbit. It doesn’t help that Elvor and Judd are following her around like lost puppies now, too.
It’s not that I’m jealous or that I blame them. It’s pathetic, truly. She’s the heir to Hell. She is above Judd. I don’t have issues with the fae demon, Elvor, but surely Mara could do better. Someone who is higher in rank and is well renowned in Hell.
I’m a bastard because I’m talking about myself.
There can’t be anything between us. Thereisnothing between us. She’s out of her mind and Lucifer’s daughter. Plus, she’s clearly moved on.
A shock tingles down my spine, and I realize I’m being summoned.
Fuck.
