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Gloom Chapter 152
I wasn't sure what I was expecting, or even if I was really expecting anything, but a strange feeling of emptiness overwhelmed me when, very early in the morning, my cell phone alarm woke me up and I found myself alone in the room.I didn't really know why I felt that way. I couldn't decipher my own thoughts, nor understand why I appreciated a certain nostalgia in me, if deep down it was a true relief to have woken up without him. I tried not to think too much about it. I tried, as much as I could, not to focus on that dark, unknown new feeling, because, to be honest, it terrified me.I spent a lot of my time at work absorbed in what my mother used to say, “up in the clouds,” and that wasn't a good thing. I couldn't think clearly, I forgot the orders and to whom I had to deliver them, and the day ended up seeming longer and more tedious than it really was.At the end of the day, I was shuffling along the sidewalk toward the bus stop, but I stopped my steps the moment Akhliss's cold, f
Gloom Chapter 153
He shook the puppy a little. He raised his head toward her and lowered her pointed ears. I made an unfriendly face."It's thirty centimeters long," I snapped. I couldn't even scare my cat.—They have to give themselves away when they are puppies, otherwise they would never accept another owner. —He grimaced and let out a short sigh, with a certain tedium, as if he were already beginning to get tired of insisting—. "Come on, Amy, give it a chance," she asked in a more serious tone. If you can't get used to it, then I'll take it.I sighed in return and rolled my eyes at the sky, giving up.I glared at her as I reluctantly reached out to grab the animal. He was somewhat heavy for his size, his black fur-covered skin burned as if he had a fever, and I wondered if that was normal. I examined him carefully, as if I was afraid he was going to bite me at any moment, but he just lowered his head, looking a little sad. He knew very little about dog breeds, but because of the tiny pointed ears a
Gloom Chapter 154
"And you won't," I said, putting it in my bag.—Do you like erotic literature? —Khaius asked, looking at me with some amazement, while a new smile full of humor spread across his face.-No! —I bellowed, more than embarrassed—. D-Diana lent it to me a few months ago and I forgot to give it back to her. She said it was great and I had to read it, but I didn't like it at all—I spoke in a rush, as if I really had to explain why she had it on my shelf.—Do you have problems with returning books to people? —Akhliss questioned, raising her eyebrows, staring at me and shaking her head in what was supposed to be an accusatory expression, but she was clearly amused by the situation.I grimaced and took a deep breath to relax. It wasn't that big of a deal, I was just embarrassed that they thought I liked it.Khaius's smile did not last long, since after a few seconds he became serious and decided to return to the question from before.—Why does your friend have these kinds of books? —He asked me
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"Even if it's already marked," Akhliss assured.I clenched my fists. I would have felt the blood drain from me if it hadn't been for the puppy on my legs providing me with plenty of warmth.I took the book from Akhliss.—I have read this several times... —I searched through the pages until I found the part where a list of demons and their description appeared, but then I hesitated when I saw the seriousness with which both of them were looking at me—. I think... What if I have something like a curse? —I proposed.The good thing was that they didn't laugh, as I had thought. The two maintained a very stern countenance."But..." Khaius murmured, his brow sinking even further, "why?" I mean, who would have anything against you?"I-I don't know," I admitted. But… if someone is responsible for this, even if we don't know who, he could help, right? —I turned the book towards them and pointed with a finger to a line on the page that I left open, right where the name of a demon appeared whose
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-Good. —She smiled.Hesitantly, I put my hand closer to the puppy's snout. At that moment he woke up and sniffed her, then licked her slowly, almost lazily. His small, soft, wet tongue was so hot that it seemed more painful than the wound itself. I looked at him in confusion as he went back to sleep as if nothing had happened.—Was this your idea? I asked the demon next to me."It's a very protective animal of its owner," he replied naturally, shrugging his shoulders. He will protect you even if he has to die trying. I narrowed my eyes at him, almost exaggeratedly, and then he laughed lightly. Yeah, it was partly my idea too.I glared at him for several seconds... but, in the end, I still ended up smiling.It was a dilemma getting the dog home. My father was quite upset, because the main reason we never had a dog was because he didn't like animals; He tolerated Nico only because he knew my mom adored him. She, on the other hand, was excited that "my friends" gave it to me. Finally, Al
Gloom Chapter 157
I swallowed hard as I studied his stern face, his narrowed brown eyes, and his purple lips pursed in anger. How could such a small person look threatening?—W-good! I hesitated, trying to sound annoyed, although I didn't even come close. But next time we go out, I want you to dress all in pink, like a damn strawberry! Done?-Made! —She replied with determination.It was Anthony who gave me the direction of the party. He confirmed what Diana said, as that same morning she had approached me suggesting I go. Although he didn't say it out loud, I knew right away that he expected me to bring the boyfriend he was convinced he had.Instead, she was going to disappoint him by going with Nat.From the street in front we could hear the loud music and see the crowd of strangers, the vast majority of them college students and other friends of Anthony, I assumed. We advanced until we crossed the large garden, where there were some groups of boys smoking and chatting relaxedly. The house itself see
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What an irony."I feel like we're the luckiest idiots to have such beautiful creatures in front of us," Azazziel said, and somehow he didn't have to force himself to raise his voice to be heard above the chaotic noise of the party. I immediately felt a slight warmth rise to my face. Next to me, Nat reacted the same as me and I had to accept that the bastard knew what he was doing. At once, he cocked his head at Khaius, raising an eyebrow. Don't you think so, Jon?Khaius looked at him for a second, then looked at us, although his eyes stopped on Nat."Without a doubt," the demon replied, without having to make an effort for us to hear him either.She giggled in between a nervous “thank you,” and I pursed my lips, feeling a tingling growing in my stomach."I-I'm coming," she stammered as she touched my arm, "I'll go get something to drink."He looked at me for a moment in which I was able to notice the hint of pure nervousness that had taken over his features. Nat, being nervous and loo
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-You're making fun? —I accused him.I turned my face so I could see his, although I felt overwhelmed when I noticed how close he was. A slight wrinkle of confusion crossed her forehead."Why don't you ever trust me?" I'm serious.I felt a slight embarrassment, but shook my head.-What are you playing?I saw how his expression became somewhat amused and relaxed, something I was not used to seeing in him. A look that seemed malicious crossed his gaze.“I don't play anything, Amy.—If I wanted you here, I would have invited you.—You know that's not true. Her presumptuous expression faltered, and she gave a short sigh as she looked away toward the tumult of people in the center of the room. But if it really bothers you that I'm here, then I'm out of here.I clenched my fists at my sides, feeling angry but confused.We watched each other radiate anger for a couple of seconds, until one corner of his lips curved into a half-smile. The arm around my waist pulled me close to him and my stoma