-MILA-Being introduced to the demons Lobo knew was nothing as I expected.In fact, it was a bit anticlimactic.They were all normal looking. And while they spoke with Lobo, I sat nearby, watching them.I was half expecting them to turn into some scary, nightmare-inducing creatures.I shook my head to rid myself of the ridiculous thoughts.Lobo came over to sit on the sofa beside me, "You're looking around at them like they're going to combust at any given second.""I'm half expecting them to do just that. What were you whispering about over there?""We were not whispering. They've tracked him to a nearby town. A small place where not a lot goes on. We're leaving tonight so we can get there by the morning.""So this is it. We're finally putting things right.""It's taken too long as it is."I nodded, "It has. But at least we can put it behind us soon.""You realize that just because we're putting Lowell down, it doesn't make anything else go away. We still have the humans who hate us
-MILA-Sitting in the car beside Lobo, I chewed on my thumbnail while staring out the window.My eyes were glued to the little cottage a few blocks ahead. Lowell was in that cottage.A part of me wanted to jump from the car and rush there, but I had to fight against that because I wanted to keep my promise to Lobo."When do we go in?" I asked."Not yet. We're watching to make sure he's alone. The last thing we need is to be outnumbered in there.""He was working alone this whole time, I doubt he's suddenly decided to work with someone else." Just as the words left my mouth, the front door opened and Candace walked out.Lobo gave me a pointed look before turning back, "We forgot about her, didn't we?""Give me your phone.""Why?""Just do it." I snapped.He handed me his phone and I snapped a few pictures where you could clearly see Candace and Lowell."What are you doing?""Making sure we have proof for that detective. Candace is hiding him."Lobo frowned but didn't say anything, his
-MILA-The sun was starting to set and there was still no sign of Candace. Or anyone else for that matter. "Please tell me that it's time to get this going?"Most of the day had been spent this way, with me badgering Lobo about when we would go in. There was no movement for hours and I couldn't understand why the hell Lobo was making us wait. "Soon. Be patient for just a little while longer."I rolled my eyes, "I love how you keep saying that every time I ask.""Maybe you should stop asking." When he saw my glare, he smirked, "It's just a suggestion."I sat back in the seat."Get up, we're going in."I jumped up, "Okay.""Remember, stay behind me.""I got it."I got out of the car and followed behind Lobo. He wasn't even attempting to hide himself. I ran up behind him trying to keep up with him.I had questions, but I knew wasn't the right time. When we walked up to the door Lobo slammed through it."Nothing like making a statement." I chimed in."Lowell!" Lobo shouted.I wasn't e
-MILA-I ran into the living room, just as Lobo ripped a hole into Lowell's throat.He dropped to the floor with a loud thud.I paused at the doorway."What the hell just happened back there?""He knew we were coming. He was trying to attack my demon side in there.""How would he know about any of this? Surely he would have needed to plan this?""I think you were right. Someone told him we were coming.""Okay, shouldn't we get out of here and figure this out after that?"Lobo looked down at Lowell, "Yeah. Let's go."There was a heavy feeling of tension as we walked to the car.I could almost feel the sadness rolling off of Lobo and I wished I could make it better."I'm sorry you had to do this." I said finally when we got into the car."Don't apologize. It's not your fault.""I know. I just wish there was another way.""Me too." he reached for his phone, "I'm calling those guys you met. They need to get rid of the bodies."I winced at his callous words. I stayed silent while he was on
-MILA-I was pacing around the motel room worrying about Lobo. I couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. And it bothered me that I didn't have anyone to call and talk to about this. Normally I would have called Selene or Lowell, and they were both dead.I sat down on the bed, suddenly overwhelmed by all the emotions I was feeling. I was feeling a rush of different feelings.And I suddenly realized I was mourning Lowell just as much as I mourned Selene.Despite how Lowell had been toward the end, there was a time when he was the closest person to me. And I missed that. I missed him in some way.The him he had been when I first met him, the him from all the years we spent together.After spending a few moments wallowing in self-pity, I got up and started pacing again.The door swung open and Lobo walked in. "Where were you?" I asked."I told you, I needed to go for a walk. I needed to think," he walked over to me, "I'm so sorry. The way I acted was out of line. Can you forgive me
-MILA-I sat on the balcony of the hotel with a cup of coffee in my hands. My eyes were on Lobo who was inside. He was speaking to a demon whose name I had forgotten.I could only assume that he was trying to get to the bottom of who betrayed us to Lowell because his arms were flying around animatedly.While watching them, I got an idea. I would ask one of the demons what the smoke could have been. I gave up on Lobo telling me the truth, he had no interest in discussing it. And even though he knew I wasn't buying the explanation he gave me, he wasn't budging.He turned, his eyes meeting mine. I frowned, it was almost as if he knew what I was thinking.I smiled at him, and although he smiled back, it didn't reach his eyes.He definitely knows I'm plotting something, I thought.He turned saying something to his friend and then he walked out to me."How are you feeling?" He asked."Fine. I'm enjoying this coffee. How did your talk go?""Well, I should know who's behind it by the end of
-MILA-My mouth hung open in disbelief. Lobo just threw Ronan off the balcony."Lobo!" I shouted when I came out of my surprised daze."He shouldn't have touched you.""You just killed a man because he was doing what you asked him to do. You killed him because of something I did. You can't do that!" I screeched, jumping to my feet."He was to keep you safe. Not hurt you. There are other ways to enforce rules.""Lobo, you killed him. What do you think is going to happen now? A body is laying on the ground. Do you not think someone is going to call the police?""Demon. His body has vanished."I couldn't believe how casual he was being about this."Lobo, are you kidding me? That's not the only point here. You can't just kill people.""He isn't a person. He's a demon.""That doesn't matter. You can't just go around killing people, or demons."He finally turned to me, a somewhat empty look in his eyes, "I can. If they touch you, I will kill them. Anyone."I took a step back, I wasn't sure
-MILA-I tossed and turned beside Lobo all night long. I had an uneasy feeling still.I knew Lobo wouldn't hurt me, but I still couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong with him.Seeing the strange way his face changed was a big reason for it too.I hadn't mentioned seeing it happen, something told me it was better to keep that little piece of information to myself.I turned in bed to look at him while he was still asleep. I lost count of how many times I did this.I was half expecting him to have some sort of weird glitch going on again.But he looked normal.His eyes snapped open and I jumped in surprise."What's wrong?" "Nothing." It struck me as strange that he just woke up yet his eyes were bright as if he hadn't been asleep a few moments ago."You were staring at me funny."I laughed, "Sorry. I was just looking at how peaceful you look when you're asleep. It's quite the contrast to when you're awake.""You make me sound like a monster."I raised my brow, giving him a