I looked away. It felt like a pile of stones were settling in my stomach."I think it's the only way," I whispered. It wasn't until that moment, it wasn't until then, that I realized that I didn't really have to discuss anything with her. Whatever she told me, however she tried to persuade me, I wasn't going to give in. There I just realized that my decision had already been made the moment that demon explained Asmodeus' proposal to me.In a sharp, forceful movement, Nat stood up.-Only way? —He mumbled and, I didn't know why, his cold tone made me cringe—. About what? To ensure your death? That guy is up to no good with you, Amy!I bit my lip again, feeling like someone older was scolding me."I know..." I mumbled.-And then? —She demanded and her voice broke. Her eyes, flashing with rage, began to water. What the fuck do you have in your head that you always need to be sacrificing yourself for others? You have a martyr complex, is that it? You did the exact same thing for Claire and

My mood did not change throughout the day. I no longer cared if my colleagues or even clients looked at me strangely, or what they might think of me, if perhaps any of them wondered why I looked like I was in a state of paranoia. At that time, I was completely indifferent to his opinion, because the only thing I could think about was that I was about to make a horrible decision.Something that, probably, if I came out of it alive, would leave me marked for the rest of my days. And yet, I didn't want to refuse. It didn't matter how dangerous it became, because I knew how much I would regret it if I didn't try.At no time did I stop feeling the pounding of my heartbeat behind my ears. At no time did I stop feeling like I was making a terrible mistake. But I couldn't back out. I did not want to. He couldn't leave them to their fate.I wasn't going to bear their death, just as I was already burdened with that of my parents.The passing of the hours seemed very strange to me, as if they pa

The roar of the car's engine did nothing but upset my nerves.I dug my nails into my palms; The restlessness that rushed through my veins was so excessive that I did not feel the slightest pain. I looked up at the rearview mirror, only to notice the angry face of the demon in the seat in front of me. His eyes were fixed straight ahead, with a deep frown. Then, for a fleeting moment, his gaze and mine met, before he looked away.My eyes still maintained the moist layer that had not left them since the scene I had witnessed almost an hour ago. I rubbed my eyelids hard, but the desire to burst into tears right there, in the back seat of a car that was clearly stolen, remained intact.The demon's light laugh threw me off balance.—Are you still crying for your friend? "Him," she asked with a mocking tone, after not having opened her mouth for what had felt like an eternity. I doubt you were too fond of him.I gave him a look full of venom.—You didn't have to do it. —My voice broke—. Paul

The demon turned around and began walking towards the house, without saying a word.—Th-are they there? —I asked in a whisper. I needed to know that so I could continue.Hythro stopped in his tracks and looked over his shoulder at me.—You're not here to see them.His words made a hole settle inside me, and an invisible force gripped my stomach."I won't go with you if you don't tell me," I replied, trying my best to sound authoritative, but I couldn't.He turned around completely.—Don't you think it's a little late to repent? —She asked, raising an eyebrow.Panic and uncertainty erupted in my system as I stared at his unreadable countenance. Instinctively, I took two steps back.Then, upon seeing my movement, the demon rushed forward until he was stuck in front of me. He leaned forward, bringing his face—now flushed—to a few centimeters from mine."Listen to me, damn," she hissed, dripping with pure anger, "if I don't take you to Asmodeus, he will make me pay dearly." And, believe m

He walked down the hallway, with me on his heels. The small place managed to upset me more than I already was; The only sound he could hear, besides our footsteps, was my heavy breathing. Then, when we got to the bottom, he opened the last door.A relatively square but wide area appeared on the other side. The lights ended there, so the only thing I was able to make out inside were some strange, still, terrifying-looking shadows.Hythro walked into the room, getting lost in the darkness. I stayed a couple of meters away from the door. My common sense reacted and my numb hands—maybe from the cold, or from fear, I didn't know—took one of the torches from the hallway wall. I took a deep breath, exhaling a shaky sigh, and forced my legs forward.The door closed behind me, without me having touched it.The light from the fire in my hand allowed me to see the demon turn towards me. His face, pale and dark, maintained a very severe expression."You will stay here until I return," he said blu