The Devil's Lover: The Wish by Dahlia Lu Page B

legs suddenly weakened and fell to his knees. He
was able to stay upright for a few seconds before rolling to the
ground. His chest felt as his ribs were collapsing into his lungs.
His breathing became increasingly difficult and more painful with
each breath. His blood started to burn like it had become acidic
and he could feel it burning his body as it coursed through his
veins. The pupils in his beautiful golden eyes contracted and the
white of his eyes became bloodshot.
    He stared intently into the blue sky,
savoring its beauty as a human being for the last time before
becoming something else entirely. He waited for the mercy of death
to relieve him of the poison’s agonizing torment.
    “… I must…really love
her…”
     
     

Chapter 12: Worst of All
Sins
     
    The demoness waited until she was sure
Lucifer was gone before entering the bedroom. She walked silently
to the bed, peering at the girl with understandable curiosity. The
girl was quite pretty, with soft golden brown hair that floated
like clouds on a clear day. Her velvety skin and rosy lips may be
prized among her kind, but was pale in comparison with theirs.
Adria could not comprehend how this frail girl could possibly be of
interest to Lucifer.
    Kali slowly opened her eyes then
jumped when she saw the beautiful woman standing next to her bed.
She sat up.
    “ I am Adria,” the demoness
introduced herself before the question was asked. "There is no need
to introduce yourself, everyone already know who you
are.”
    "Me?" Kali pulled the linen up to her
chin to avoid any more exposure. "Why would they know about
me?"
    "Bad news travel fast, I suppose,"
Adria leaned against the bed post. "Needless to say, we resent
you.”
    "I know that, but I can't understand
why.”
    "There is much you do not understand,
and I don't expect you to. However, do not think for a second that
you can stay here forever, human. This is not where you belong.
Lord Lucifer is simply bored. Once you are no longer of interest to
him, he will discard you without a moment’s hesitation!”
    The demoness was telling her something
she had known from day one.
    "I’ve come to accept that,” she smiled
faintly.
    The demoness was strangely intimidated
by that smile. She raised her hand in the air, preparing to slash
Kali’s face with her razor-sharp nails. Then she paused. Lord
Lucifer definitely would not forgive her if she damaged the girl’s
face, she thought. She turned to leave.
    “ I am looking forward to
that day,” she said before walking out the door.
    Kali knew all too well the truth of
what the demoness had said. She shouldn't feel at home because this
was not her home, and was unlikely it ever would be. To think of
herself as anything more than a mere toy was delusional. Anything
Lucifer said to her now could be quickly changed without a moment's
notice. It was only a matter of time before she was
discarded.
    Kali quickly wiped the tears from the
corner of her eyes. She refused to cry for him. She was here to
fulfill her end of the bargain, nothing more. His lack of long-term
feelings for her should not be one of her concerns.
    Soren was waiting for Adria when she
emerged.
    “ Is that what you truly
think, Adria?” he asked her. When she did not answer, he continued
on. "Do you think he will simply discard her once he grows bored?
Can't you see the look in his eyes? It’s not just mere infatuation.
He is moving further and further away from us.”
     
     
    †††††
     
    Chevalier’s eyes sprung open as he
gasped for enough air to fill his lungs. There was a soft glow to
his beautiful golden eyes. His complexion was paler along with the
rest of his body. Soren's face entered his view.
    "Where am I?” he asked. He used his
hands to examine his throat. His voice didn't even sound like his
own. 
    “ I'm impressed with your
willpower. You’ve made it this far,” Soren praised. “I was about to
concoct another plan in case you didn’t come through.”
    “ Where