35. Five months

Isabelle's POV

"This is Yuhan, Lehos, Megi, Acules, and Lena. They're my best underlings. If you need something or if you need to find me, you can ask one of them," Lucian explained to me.

I waved awkwardly and they either spoke or nodded to me in return. Megi and Lena didn't seem too happy about me being here.

"I still don't get it. Why does she need to be here? I'm sure the demons above could have protected her," Lena interjected.

Lucian hissed, "Because I want her here and what I say goes. Do you have a problem with it?"

"No, my Lord. I was just curious as to why you did such a risky thing."

"Well that sounds like you have a problem, my dear Lena. I did so because I wanted to. Get out."

Without another word, she vanished. The air seemed to be crisp and crackling with hesitancy.

Megi spoke, "She's just distraught. She'll get over it soon. I will go take care of her so forgive her, my Lord. Don't punish her."

Megi bowed and flashed me a dangerously dim glare before disappearing in