Stalked by Demons by Trudi Jaye

Author:Trudi Jaye [Jaye, Trudi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Star Media Ltd
Published: 2020-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

26

I’m tired and grumpy by the time I climb the stairs to my apartment later that afternoon. The Professor has been looking at me expectantly all day, like I’m going to pull a pet demon out of my pocket for him to test at any moment.

It’s true that I’ve got more chance of being able to capture another demon now than a few days ago. But I’ve also realized how dangerous it is to be messing around with them.

After tossing and turning all night on the couch, I’ve acknowledged to myself that going out on my own to confront a demon was a bad idea. I still don’t know if I would have been able to control the demon if Blade hadn’t turned up, but I’m glad he did. I’m so used to doing things on my own, it’s hard to remember to ask for help.

The demon inside me chitters in agreement.

The Professor doesn’t understand that we need to be cautious, that demons have the power to kill both of us if we’re not careful. All he can see is the possibility of redemption. Of proving himself right, and the rest of the world wrong.

A headache is inching its way along my skull, and I’m looking forward to the easy silence of my apartment. I can’t wait to sit down on my comfy sofa, maybe even lie down with a cold washcloth over my eyes, and rest for a few minutes.

Maybe even a long while.

There’s no way I can completely block out my day, but I can try to dim down the noise for a while.

As I push my key into the lock, the sound of voices through my door makes me frown.

And that’s when I remember.

I’ve been so distracted by the Professor’s expectant looks that I’d forgotten about my houseguest. Or at least I’d forgotten that he’d still be in my apartment, waiting for me to get home.

And apparently watching my television.

When I open the door, I freeze. It’s worse than I thought. Blade and Nelson are sitting on my sofa, backs to me, facing the television. They’re leaning forward, eyes fixed on the screen. Each of them has a PlayStation controller in their hands, and they’re playing some dumb fighting game I bought years ago and never got around to playing. It’s set in an urban environment, not an official ring, with a rough-looking crowd surrounding the two fighters. I’d had an idea it would help me fight demons. Build up my reaction times.

I never played it.

Nelson lets out a whoop as his player punches Blade’s in the face. Blade’s player falls flat on the ground and doesn’t get up. A big KO scrolls across the screen. Blade groans like he’s devastated by his loss.

“Next time, kid,” he says, grinning over at Nelson and slapping him on the shoulder.

I make a small movement with my keys, and Blade jerks his head around. His eyes are sharp and clear and completely focused on me.

“You’re home,” he says unnecessarily.

“I am.”

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