Chapter 64
Author: Jason Boyce
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

The height boosted secretary with the legs that seemed to run on for days disregarded the two grunt demons and had the decorated demon drag me into her office since we were next in line to meet whoever these filth beings dragged me to meet.  A couple of tugs to my braces moved me into the room and also stripped away whatever flesh was left on my wrists.  I had been bleeding for hours now and the pain was becoming more of an annoyance than a truly excruciating experience. 

She said, "Just have a seat right here, he's just finishing up a phone call and will be ready to see you and your little bleeding friend momentarily."

A very light music played in the room as we waited, my face squished down onto the emerald tile and the decorated demon sitting crossed legged on the couch direct beside me.  My pendant had begun to hum when we entered the room but that was not an uncommon occurrence.  I was going to need more help than a barely

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