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Chapter 8 - Awakening
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2021-08-16 20:35:27The next day, Selene woke up very early. All night she dreamed of a mysterious man whom she met yesterday. Now her only dream was to see him again, talk for a while, find out his name... There were so many questions in her head. Of course, Selene knew she shouldn't be thinking of him, and certainly not in that, kind of romantic, way. He was a demon, her natural enemy. Unfortunately, Selene's heart skipped a beat at the mere memory of him, and she couldn't help it. For now, she didn't even want to wonder what would happen if aunt Margareth finds out about her feelings.
Selene stretched first, then slowly dragged herself off the bed, her eyes immediately fixed on the Book of Magic that was lying down on the desk, the one she had gotten from aunt Meredith yesterday. Selene took it gently in her hands and sat on the edge of the bed, setting the bulky volume on her lap, and flipped through the book several times. Afer the fourth time she stopped at a page that showed a portrait of aRelated chapters
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Damon took the elevator down to the ground floor, then entered the enormous hotel lobby and approached the reception desk.- Good morning, sir.- the receptionist greeted him with a broad smile, fixing her blonde hair, pinned up in a high bun.- Hello. I'd like to check out.- Damon said with a smile as he placed the key on the front desk.- Ah... of course.- the girl replied, slightly disappointed, took the key and started doing something on the computer hidden under the counter.Damon knew how his charm worked on women, just like of any demon, but it was the first time he felt bad about it.The receptionist printed the bill and put it on the counter.- You're paying $80.- she added, trying to smile charmingly despite the sadness clearly visible in her eyes.Damon glanced briefly at the bill - everything was fine. He only used the room, didn't eat dinner or breakfast, not even used the minibar. As a demon, he did not need human food, but at times co
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