Though it remained in the human husk, that was about the only trait it shared with them. Inside was a cold, dead mass covered in the skin from its former life. Unlike the demons who emerged from Hell, theimpietanshad no worth other than extreme disruption and violence. And as a means of self-preservation, the things expired after three days, their souls banished to Hell for eternity, where Lucifer could do cruel and unthinkable things to them.
“Go! Run her over.”
It turned and left.
Seraphina grabbed the glass of wine, tapped her fingernails on it as she peered at her reflection in the window. She smiled, admiring her upgraded body. Even a month in, it was holding up well. Thanks to the slutty waitress at the strip club, Seraphina was blessed with long black tresses, big tits, a tiny waist, and a rather impressive behind. The first thing she’d done was discard the hideous wine-red lipstick and atrocious fake eyelashes, which had been an immediate improvement.
She licked her glossy fire-engine-red lips and smiled.
“It’s true what they say. The devilisin the details.”
She remembered how worked up the human male had gotten when he’d first caught sight of her. Truth be told, Oliver Calazans wasn’t as pitiful as she’d thought he would be. Quite the opposite, really. The male had stamina to rival that of any demon she’d encountered, and quite frankly, Seraphina happened to enjoy his selfless acts. Especially those that involved that wicked tongue.
It was going to suck when she had to kill him.
She fluffed her hair, seeing the light blue eyes peering back in the glass. “But orders are orders.”
Perhaps she could keep his apartment when she was finished with him. Not like he would need the place.
Even thinking about that shithole she’d been shacked up in made her shudder. Back before Oliver had invited her to move in with him. Rather quick, in her opinion, but who was she to deny the male his last wishes? If he wanted her in his bed every night, they could both reap the benefits until his dying breath.
Now it was up to Perfidious. He’d finally arrived, his sole focus on the female they’d been sent to eliminate. One of the manyamsouelotsof those godforsaken warriors, all targets, their demise at the top of Lucifer’s agenda.
Honestly, it had been ridiculously easy to find Penelope. Probably had a lot to do with the fact her brother was a sinner of the highest order even if he was rather good at hiding his many vices, including a sizable debt to some very unsavory people. And once Seraphina had homed in on him, finding the bitch had been easy-peasy.
Her cell phone rang, drawing her attention from the window.
“Yes, my lord,” Seraphina greeted Perfidious, using the title he’d insisted she use.
“Rather cheerful, are you?”
She grinned as she spun around to survey the living room. “If you must know, I’m enjoying my current assignment.”
“Good. Because I expect you to hold on to it for a while.”
With a controlled breath, Seraphina hid her disappointment. “How long’s a while?”
“Until I tell you. For now, keep the male busy.”
“Oh, that won’t be a problem.” Her eyes shot to the full-length mirror. She eyed the tiny scrap of lace that covered her sex, the demi bra that supported her tits, and the stilettos on her feet. Oliver would be home any minute, and she had a few surprises in store for him.
“I didn’t think it would. In the meantime, I’m going to cozy up to the female.”
Seraphina was tempted to call him out on the bimbo waitress he’d eliminated recently, but figured it was best to hold her tongue. She knew him. He did what he wanted, consequences be damned.
She frowned. “That’s not the task. You’re supposed to eliminate her.”
“All in due time, Seraphina. All in due time. There’s no reason I can’t enjoy my job, is there?”
She didn’t respond, knowing the question was rhetorical. Perfidious didn’t need her permission to do anything. Not to mention, she wasn’t about to get on his bad side. Though she worked for him, Perfidious gave her plenty of room to roam. Crossing him would likely get her confined to whatever hellhole he was hiding out in.
“That’s what I thought. However, I am going to need something from you.”
“Anything, my lord.”
“I’m going to require access to your body.”
Heat bloomed inside her. “I’m looking forward to it.”
