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Gloom Chapter 106
Azazziel had his arms folded across his chest and was huddled in the shade of a tree, as if the night itself did not provide him with enough darkness. He changed his expression to a much more stern one as his gaze flickered between the demons accompanying me. My heartbeat increased his pace, in response to the nerves that attacked me.I did not understand my reaction. I must have been upset because my gut feeling didn't warn me of his presence, or because neither Khaius nor Akhliss did. She must have been furious because she didn't keep her word and came back recklessly, interfering at a time that wasn't unpleasant at all. But instead, she was beyond restless. To my sides, the demon couple seemed to be just as upset as me.Maybe even more."Find what to do," Azazziel ordered them with a curt nod, without even greeting them or making any friendly gestures. Immediately, he looked at me without the slightest hint of emotion. I want her for myself now.For some reason, my stomach clenched
Gloom Chapter 107
I felt another pang of alarm. Something was wrong. Where was my anger? Why wasn't she upset enough to see him here? Only then, was I aware that my heart and breathing had sped up in inhuman ways.I stared at the floor and crossed my arms, hoping that a miracle would appease the restlessness that was raging inside me."How's the bite?" —She inquired mockingly.I shrugged. The truth was that at times I forgot it was there, only that part of my arm felt numb. I had spent the last few days smearing creams on myself in the hope that the mark would disappear more quickly, even though it still looked horrible."I suppose you have seen Claire," he continued in the same tone, "and that she thanked you for the immense sacrifice you made in exchange for saving her life."I gave him a resentful look. So far, the most she had been able to tell from Claire was that she was resting from everything she hadn't in months, and gaining a little more weight because, without the demon inside her, she was f
Gloom Chapter 108
My eyes widened.— What? I muttered. The blood drained from my face as I realized why I seemed to know him. There were certain features of him in my father's face, especially in the part of the nose and eyebrows. Suddenly, I felt a little dizzy. D-did you find it? B-but how…?"I have my tricks," he answered quickly. And I can't reveal them to you.I thought she had smiled, but she wasn't looking at him, so I couldn't be sure.-AND? I whispered fearfully. I looked up, undecided if I really wanted to know. Is…is there something out of the ordinary about him?His spirits seemed to drop with a single sigh."No," she replied, her lips tightening.That answer surprised me perhaps more than it should, since in truth a fraction of my mind had related that, finding him, we would find the resolution to all this matter. And that, finally, the enigma would end.Apparently, I was wrong.-Nothing? My voice dripped with some of my disappointment."Nothing," he replied under his breath, radiating a h
Gloom Chapter 109
The names of the parents of said children were Evelyn and Frank Masters.My hands began to shake. The rush of my breathing brought out the huge panic that seized my entire system, and I felt a light cold sweat break out on my forehead."Did you know anything about this?" Azazziel asked in a low, hoarse voice.I slowly shook my head, unable to take my eyes off the crumpled piece of paper."My…" I cleared my throat and took a breath. My parents never told me about this.“I need to peek a little deeper into your parents' minds. She” He reached up a hand to touch the paper with a fingertip. That seems to be a suppressed memory.I frowned at him."Are you asking my permission?""I'm letting you know," he replied without getting upset.I tensed my jaw."I don't want you near my parents," I warned, but my voice didn't have the strength I wanted.He shrugged nonchalantly."Well, you leave me no choice."-Why are you doing this? My breath hitched harder as I crumpled the piece of paper between
Gloom Chapter 110
Suddenly, his angry expression had softened to such an extent that I couldn't recognize the new expression on his face. I swallowed hard, not understanding why seeing him like that caused an uncomfortable tightness in my chest. Then, I was able to register how the immense confusion that I felt formed like a heavy whirlwind inside me.I didn't understand any of this. What was she supposed to have come for? Just to fuck up the night? Let's see how much we had been able to find out on our own? To tell me about Joseph or what happened to me? Or did he want…?I took a deep breath, and took advantage of the courage that still overwhelmed me to try to be honest."I-it's not the same because…" I muttered with a shaky voice. Because you make me nervous.Bewilderment took over his features for a second, but then he silently denied again."Of course," he said with a wry laugh.I nodded, staring at him, in an attempt to make him believe me. Although, judging by the hostile look he gave me, it did
Gloom Chapter 111
I turned on my heel, again without saying goodbye or thinking of any last words. Either way, I was sure he didn't care if we didn't have a good send-off, or if we ever saw each other again or not. So I shouldn't be interested either. I would see later the way to get him away from my family, and to protect them. There had to be one. If I needed to mop the floor in my house with holy water so he wouldn't come near, I would.Even at my distance, I managed to hear his voice."Amy…" he murmured, but I forced my legs forward, paying no attention to him, "do you want to know why Mabrax called me a freak ?"I stopped short. Something in my chest reacted the wrong way. Ignoring the warning screaming in the back of my mind, I looked over my shoulder at him.I hadn't managed to get too far away either, although there was a slight possibility that he had followed me, but I didn't think about that. My thoughts drifted in the tentative direction of curiosity."Are you serious?"A tired sigh made he
Gloom Chapter 112
I swallowed. Apparently, there was something else to add to the list of skills that I was totally unaware of, and that didn't benefit me at all.It wasn't pity, or maybe it was, I wasn't sure. With the destructive and relentless sea that my feelings had become, wreaking all kinds of havoc inside me, my resolve was drowned without the slightest chance of salvation. Like my sanity.“Look,” I said on a defeated sigh, “if you want me to help you again, it has to be only on my terms.His brows drew together, but then he seemed amused." Your terms?" she scoffed."That's right," I replied without hesitation. Never, ever hang me again, got it? The amusement drained from her expression as soon as she heard that. I want you to continue to keep your distance from my family. I'll help you figure all this out, but you're not going to involve them. I don't want them to ever find out about the existence of demons. I paused briefly and he narrowed his eyes, but he remained serious. You have to stop
Gloom Chapter 113
"Find out everything that happened the day you were born," he said suddenly. I looked up and he seemed to notice something abnormal in my countenance, so he reluctantly added, " Please."The latter was somewhat funny to me, but I forced myself not to laugh and nodded."I will," I promised. He stared straight ahead, resuming his haughty face as he squared his shoulders. I watched him for a couple of seconds. Know? I've known more about you in these two weeks from them than during the time I've been with you.-I imagined it. Her.” He rolled his eyes, irritated. They are idiots."Khaius is a little distracted," I added.“It was something I was risking. He let out a short breath. But I know he wouldn't hurt a human like you."Is it special or something?"He frowned."In his own way, yes.""What about your nov… Akhliss?" I corrected myself.He frowned almost dismissively."That was careless on our part," he said angrily, still not looking at me. He learned of your existence through my slip