I recalled the time when Adrian visited the human realm as Aiden and we played truth or dare. It was, in fact, Reggie that was dared to kiss me. Adrian was busy getting a hickey from Elle, at the time. "Adrian." Sam snapped, but I couldn't suppress the secret smile that was tugging at my lips. "Wait," Sam suddenly spoke, turning to me with narrowed eyes, "Reggie? Is that the kid you brought to Adrian's wedding?" I slowly nodded. "Well, technically, I didn't bring him. Elle invited us all, since we are all friends." I explained. "I actually forgot, Fay," Adrian intercepted, making us both look at him, "Elle invited him again. We are throwing a party after I come back. He can't wait to see you. Apparently, he's missing your lips." Sam crossed the room in quick strides, pushed Adrian out harshly, and slammed the door in his brother's face, who was smirking broadly. "Does that mean I can't go to the party?" I asked when I saw Sam's angry face. "I'm sure we will find a way, Fay!" Adri
"What did you do to him?" Sam asked, his stance alert. "He's somewhere in there. We've tossed most of the bodies overboard but had to leave before finishing the job." Wruy replied. I knew this meant the prince's father, the king of the sea, wasn't far off. This ship wouldn't survive another attack. "Fuck sake." Sam sighed out, pinching the bridge of his nose. "We're almost in Envy, my King. They won't be able to get on land." Wruy said with a shrug of his shoulders. "We've just declared war to the demons of sea. While we are currently in a war with the dark ones." Sam pointed out smartly. Wruy looked as if he didn't understood where Sam was coming from. He probably didn't. The more fights, the merrier. Sam sighed, his eyes on the colourful bodies. "Doesn't matter. We just have to be strong enough when we return. We can take the fish on. Dump them overboard." Sam ordered swiftly. "Yes, my King." Wruy bowed and immediately turned around. I watched as demons began hoisting the dead,
"You should try it, you know. There's nothing quite like kissing a woman." I teased, looking up at Samael again who was staring at the island, but sharply turned his gaze to me. His hand tightened on mine. "I agree with that, actually, my King." Burta said, brushing my shoulder. I couldn't help but grin. "Okay, thank you for your feedback that I didn't ask for." Sam replied, pulling me to the edge. I peered down at the shallow water below, knowing I had to somehow jump down. The only problem was that I, as a human, could actually break my legs if I landed incorrectly. Sam seemed to think the same when he suddenly lifted me up in bridal style. His hands tightened around me and he held me high, my face coming scarily close to his. "It's almost the coronation of your wife, my King. You can kiss your queen then, after you claim her." Burta pondered. I instantly locked eyes with Samael. Ignoring Burta, he took one step forward, never breaking our gaze. He jumped off the ship
"Hi." I said once I reached the brother and sister, still not responding to the discussion going on behind me. "One more look, Lu, and you'll be treated as a dark one." Sam snapped as Adrian stepped aside for me. "Don't call me that." Lucifer snapped angrily, and a burst of power radiated from him. "Fay," Sam spoke, getting my attention, "You can call him Lu." I looked over my shoulder to a serious Samael, who pointed toward his brother. Meanwhile, Lucifer glared at me with a sneer, his eyes brimming with anger. "Don't you fucking dare ever utter that name." He warned me. "I will bear the consequences if you do, flower. Call him Lu. He secretly loves it." Samael winked and I looked at Lucifer again. His eyes were red with rage, and he was clenching his jaw hard. "Dove? Flower? What is it with these pathetic names you have for your humans?" Micah suddenly asked from beside Lucifer, his eyebrows furrowing in confusion. Adrian and Samael shared a look, their amusement evident. "You'
"Bait...?" I asked after five whole seconds of silence. "Bait. To lure all the dark ones to one spot. When they are all there, it gives us the opportunity to attack them from every angle." Sam explained. "This is my special assignment? This is why you took me?" I asked sharply. Sam's face fell. "Of course not. I took you because you need to be close to me. I would never leave you behind in my kingdom. It's actually Queen Gabrielle that came up with the idea." Sam replied and once again, I cursed my friend for her good brain. "I will die, Sam. You cannot ask this of me." I said with a shake of my head. "You will not die, I promise. Flower... You will be fucking irresistible for them. There is nothing, nothing in the entire universe, that is more appealing to them than your blood. They will go absolutely feral when they see you. So much so, their fight skills will be lacking. All they will want is get to you." He explained with bright eyes. This really was a good idea to him. "Do t
I waited. And waited. I opened one eye at Sam, my impatience growing. "Go on." I urged, still holding my breath and flexing my muscles in anticipation. "I... I'm trying." Sam said, again placing his thumb on his middle finger. My eyes shut again, but still, nothing happened after the snap. "My demon won't let me." My entire body fell. "What?" I asked with a frown. His demon won't let him? "Something inside me won't allow me to hurt you." Sam shook his head as if he didn't understand, looking down at himself like he could find the issue. "I thought you enjoyed inflicting pain." I stated with a small voice. What was going on? "I do. I enjoy hurting. I'm the devil. I'm made for it." Sam half-snapped at me. "Then do it, Sam." I snapped back, my own emotions rising. "I cannot." He firmly stated back, now looking down at me angry. "Of course you can." I pushed, stepping closer to him. The whirlwind inside me was about to explode and I needed something, anything, to take over those emo
We walked through the forest in complete silence, his grip firm around my hand. Darkness descended around us, and the air grew heavy with anticipation. It was evident that something significant was about to unfold. We were still basking in the afterglow of what we had shared by the stream, and a cocoon of contentment protected us for a little while longer. Until we could no longer, and I knew we were close. "The dark ones are close. Very close. I can sense them." Sam whispered. his alert eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of danger. Always looking for danger. He turned around to me with a serious look. "The army is hidden. There's a clearing ahead, the perfect spot to catch them off guard. Wait there. They'll come to you." Sam instructed me and I nodded in understanding. "I will be right next to you, in the forest. With my entire army. If anything goes wrong, shout for help." Sam said next. Doubts creeped in. "The plan is to strike when they're near you. When they realis
Not even when I felt eyes on me. I didn't know whether it were the demons or the dark ones watching me, but I shrugged off the incredibly uncomfortable feeling and kept walking. My feet were starting to ache terribly and my body was tense from the fear. The blood on my arm was starting to try and stick to my skin. An instinctual urge suddenly halted me in my tracks. I strained my senses, but all I heard was silence—no approaching footsteps, no sound at all. I waited for ten whole seconds. "HELP ME!" I screamed desperately. Still, nothing. "HELP ME!" I cried out again. Come for me, you filthy dark ones. Smell my blood and come for me like the blood thirsty creatures you are. "HELP-" I stopped when a figure appeared— black, with long fingers and long limbs. Nothing like the strong build demons had. Its eyes burned with bright red intensity, and it regarded me with an unsettling familiarity, as if I were a long-lost family member. I didn't know where he come from; he seemed to em