Reaping Demons by Eve Langlais

Author:Eve Langlais [Langlais, Eve]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-21T18:30:00+00:00

12

The next morning, I found myself knocking on Mizuki’s door, looking for directions.

She emerged bright-eyed and ready to go. “Morning, Sadie. Ready to test your magic?”

“Sure?” Forgive me if I didn’t sound certain, because what kind of test were we talking about? Would it hurt? I didn’t handle pain very well. Bad period cramps had been known to make me cancel work to spend the day huddled with a hot water bottle, stuffed with Tylenol, and high on marijuana.

“Don’t worry. It will be painless, but let’s grab breakfast first.”

The morning meal proved less chaotic than dinner with maybe twenty or so people actually in the dining hall. The eggs, bacon, and hashed potatoes were delicious, but I ceased eating when Cain entered. His gaze scanned those seated until it hit me. He then strode in my direction, duster flaring, expression intent. My tummy did flip-flops. Goddamn, the man was hot.

“Morning,” I stated with a bright smile he didn’t return.

“You need to come with me.” All he said before he turned and stomped away.

“Someone got up on the wrong side,” Mizuki murmured.

“I better go see what’s up with him.” I stood as Mizuki protested.

“But we were going to test your magic.”

“We will after I see what’s wrong with Cain.” I grabbed a hashbrown and munched on it as I hastened to catch up. Cain headed from the dining area to the front entrance of the castle and was almost out the door before I shouted, “Yo, Sir Grumpy, could you slow down and tell me what’s going on?”

“There’s been an incident,” he tossed without turning around.

“Could you be any vaguer?” I remarked. “I ain’t going anywhere until you actually explain yourself.”

He paused and turned to face me. “The store you work for was vandalized last night.”

“And? It’s not exactly a great neighborhood. Not to mention, we’ve been hit before.”

“The damage came from demons.”

The news froze me. “Shit. Is Enzo okay?”

“Your employer is unharmed, but it would appear those who trashed your place of employment left a message for you.”

“What kind of message?”

“You’ll see,” he growled in reply as he stepped out the door.

I didn’t budge. He reentered with a glower. “Why are you not following?”

“Because, for one, you’re being an ass. Two, this sounds like a bad idea, and three, why the fuck would I go somewhere there might be demons when I’m safe here?”

“Fine. You want to stay. Stay.” He turned around to leave, and I gaped.

“That’s it? You’re not going to try and convince me?”

“Either you come or you don’t. I’m not begging.”

The door shut, and I face a choice. Stay and get tested or…

I ran for the door and heaved it open, prepared to run to catch Cain, only he stood right outside. I glared at him. “You are such an ass.”

His lips quirked ever so slightly. “I’m aware. Let’s go.”

“I still don’t see why I’m needed. Wouldn’t it be simpler to just take a pic of this message and show me here, where I’m safe?”

“You’re safe with me.

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