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Looking out at the ocean on the balcony of the Devil's Beach House reminded me of Butterfly Island. I don't know why I suddenly remembered the place, and I started to wonder how people back there are doing. When all of this is over, I intend to go back there for a visit. I did promise Stella that I would.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpenMGQ46e6
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I heard footsteps behind me, and I could tell it was Lucius. Likewise, I continued looking at the ocean as he came to stand beside me.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRuLou0882
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"Hey," he said as he turned to look at me. "Are you okay?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22FSChmUb1
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A smile automatically appeared on my face. "I'm fine, Lucius," I said. "I should have known from the very beginning that Death sent that thing after me."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEasRXxYbL
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"Well, there was no way of knowing. I mean, you just learned that any supernatural being can control a shadow monster if they want to."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jbV2nWSCZ
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"Yeah." I folded my arms. "Death did say he would do anything to get to me. The shadow monster is quite a surprise."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCTivLyLp5
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"Aren't you scared?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZuDMy0FArp
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I now look at him. "Of Death? We will all die eventually, except for immortals like you. That's if someone manages to cut your head off."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm2Na7ncG6P
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I turn back to face the ocean. My life hasn't been sunshine and rainbows, not since I turned into a supernatural being. I've had trouble come my way, and I've had to deal with it relentlessly. I didn't have much of a choice then, and I still don't. Even trying to have a normal teenage life has been difficult. Pretending that nothing has been going on with me becomes tedious every day, especially when things happen around you that you can't even explain to your family and friends. A few people know about my supernatural abilities. My cousin, Katy, and my two younger brothers, not to mention a close friend of mine back home.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtBrzuWgNgv
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"So, what are you going to do now?" Lucius asked me.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMH3GJyVhD
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"About what? The shadow monster?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. "Usually we would wait for it to mind its business in the shadows since it doesn't like the light. However, this one is different. It's clearly set on capturing me. So, I won't have much of a choice but to face it."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkbVImJDOE
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"I thought you would think of travelling around the world where the sun still shines." Lucius gave a chuckle.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwpf2vc7GMT
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"Sounds like a plan, but you know it's pointless. I have to stop it from chasing me somehow."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlOw5v3F4gt
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Lucius now had a serious look on his face. "And when you do, how sure are you that he won't just send another one?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlaKfJVF4s
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He's right. The thought of it sent a chill down my spine. There's no point in trying to avoid it. Death wants my head, and this time, he seems to have laid down his trump card. Or is there more up his sleeve? I swear, my life is slowly starting to take a turn for the worse.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLFqbogbpJ
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"If that happens, she can come and live on the island," Stella answered as she walked up to us to join us on the balcony.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNZ6D8Se7VH
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"Really?" I asked as I turned to look at her. "Why there?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzOjAoazFW1
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"You know how the island has an impressive defensive barrier." She came to stand on my other side. "It will be a safe haven for you for a little while until we find a way to get rid of the shadow monster."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ARKNTM62R
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"I was just about to suggest that she come live with me," said Lucius as he nervously chuckled.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMCmPqw42C
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"Wait, at your father's residence? No way," I rebuked. "No offence, Lucius; that palace is creepy, along with everyone who lives there. I'm surprised that you're the only one who isn't."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kGVvIlBHZ
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"Courtesy of my mum, I guess," he said as he now looked at the ocean, lost in thought. "Besides, the shadow monsters under my father's control won't do anything to you."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6yzJfPdbBH
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"Yeah, but what's the assurance that the shadow monster isn't going to come and attack me there? Hell is where those things are strongest, you know."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPyOvJJI8vE
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"True," said Stella. "You can come with me, then. Lucius is invited to come and see you whenever he feels like it."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakccnD2Bc2
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"Really?" Lucius now looked at Stella, and I couldn't help but notice the stars in his eyes.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCxFTC5h81
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"I'm not yet ready to go back there yet," I said, my eyes now downcast. "You know how I left. I feel if I do, I might make things worse all over again."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡStNWghffXz
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Stella put her hand on my shoulder. "You worry too much," she said. "You've no idea how the High Order misses you. Mei and Ryan miss you the most, though they won't admit it."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwH13LuCi0
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I laughed as memories of Mei, Ryan, and the rest of the High Order came to mind. "Trust me; I miss you all a lot. Now isn't the time. I do want to go there, but not because I'm in trouble. I want to go there when I'm ready to, and now doesn't feel like the best time."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlqHM58ujNY
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"Okay, but you had better keep your promise to me. You and I have a lot of catching up to do."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJPM1RrNAvw
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"What actually happened back there?" Lucius asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKOKWVzjdJ
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Stella and I turned to look at him. "It's a long story," we answered.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODbzrHgtCx
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"Don't worry, one of these days I will tell you," I said, giving him a smile.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7O7nUZyCx1
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"So, what are you going to do now?" Lucius asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1wKa3EQkGf
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"Well, I'm still trying to figure something out," I said as I averted my eyes to the clear blue skies. "I not only have the shadow monster, but the Golden Elite on my tail. And it won't be long till they both catch up to me."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu2Xf3qmKNn
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"Gosh, I forgot about those guys," said Stella, shaking her head. "And we have their soldier."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvkhDbebaCG
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"They will catch up, that's for sure. They probably know of his location right about now."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyIXyqJXAzU
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"How are you sure?" Lucius asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ90d2TXIgWC
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"They implant GPS tracking devices on their soldiers. I would've removed it before teleporting here, but just like I said before, there's something that I want to figure out first."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWDamwYP5F
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"And what could that be?" Stella asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2QlYQ1oYO
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I take a deep breath, the salty air filling my nose so much that I can taste it on my tongue. "Isn't it weird that the Golden Elite and the shadow monster came after me on the same day and at the same time?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLuP6XPyW66
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I looked at the two, and they looked curious and somewhat confused. I should really think over my questions sometimes, but it seems old habits die hard.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXk1bxmjnaX
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"I never thought of it," said Stella. "That's an excellent question. Why come attack you at the same time?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoowbcXAQEg
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"Why don't we just ask that Golden Elite soldier?" Lucius suggested. "He must have the answer."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqMjJnD3so
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"Don't," I said. "It won't take you anywhere. He is just following orders, and he doesn't know what the higher-ups are really planning. For soldiers like him, they are told that supernatural beings are the cause of all destruction in the world, and it's their mission to eradicate all of them."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡachdeVnnle
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"That's why I hate those guys," said Stella. "They can be so annoying. It's like they really don't know the difference between good and evil."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCcaEN1QI6
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"That's because those in control tell them so, and they believe it. I won't lie, but it's annoying to me too."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDU1BDR0yqG
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"But if he won't help us, how are we going to find out?" Lucius asked. "The Golden Elite won't hesitate to have you in their clutches if you were to ask them. And I don't think Death would say anything either."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3BmWUbrnq
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"True," I said. "That's why I was thinking that maybe your father might know."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuDHczVTfyA
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"My father?" Lucius now looked perplexed. "What would he know about all this?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXNMAkVRdR3
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"I didn't want to tell you this, but I feel there's something he's keeping from me. I think he knows why all of this is happening."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgbdELZnD0g
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"Then we better ask him," said Stella. "And we better go check on that Golden Elite friend of yours. Now that I think of it, I shouldn't have left him alone with Lucifer."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbkI5SPveaz
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I quickly turned around to go back into the hall when, all of a sudden, my hairs at the back of my head were raised, stopping me in my tracks. I quickly turned back to the open balcony, where Stella and Lucius remained standing.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxeEm1OuPr
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"Guys, you better move out of the way," I warned.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrUGLlcOGE
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Before they could react, a strong gush of wind came from the beach, knocking Stella and Lucius to the side. I, on the other hand, fell backwards to the floor. Before I could do anything, I felt something tight wrap around my throat like a thick rope, pinning me to the floor. I scratched at it, trying to get it loose.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡowSt2QKAg7
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"Hey, Diana," whispered a voice in my ear. "Did you miss me?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOJgEvWSXuu
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My eyes widened with fright as I saw staring down at me the cold, dark eyes of a supernatural being I considered one of my biggest menaces. Aside from Death, of course.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4g1JGmofUr
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I struggled as I felt the rope around my neck tighten. I was almost out of breath as I tried to loosen it. That's just how he operates. He can tie anyone down with his black tentacles that he can summon from anywhere when they least expect it and kill them on the spot if he wants to.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzmv55ru1Z
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"Oh, Diana," he said in a singsong voice as he knelt down on one knee, still with his dark, cold eyes fixed on me. "It's been so long, hasn't it? And of all places, you end up showing yourself out here."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLKnJlg28p
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He stretched out his hand to touch my face, and I could feel the cold silver rings he wore around his fingers pierce me like needles. I tried to flinch, but I couldn't.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JgalzRh7B
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"What do you want?" I asked, almost out of breath. I gasped for air as much as I could.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5eeu5RowJ6
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He straddled my waist as a slick smile appeared on his handsome face. He bent his face towards me as he answered:381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4SlJH8OJO
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"You, of course."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5i5QrOIYrq
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I kicked and trashed my legs around, wishing for the chance to kick him. There's only one way I'm going to get out of this.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1oQw7Gs4jz
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"Diana?" I hear Lucius call out to me, sounding a little groggy. I can't see him from where I lie, but I knew he wasn't going to like what he was going to see.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9XlmuTdeO
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My left hand, holding the black tentacle around my neck, instantly lit up in flames. I was careful not to burn my skin. The tentacle burned in an instant, and before the person on top of me could react, I held the collar of his black leather jacket and brought him closer to my head, making hard contact with his nose. Then I quickly tossed him aside, and he flew, hitting his back first onto the wall.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGwsLm11DK
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I quickly got up from the floor, but he was quicker than I was, and we stood there looking at each other. He had his hand on his nose, checking to see if he was bleeding. Luckily enough, he wasn't. My left hand was still dancing in flames, ready for his attack.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84QuXDsR8M
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"Lucero?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNBkqFVafU
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I turned to see Lucius look at his older brother in bewilderment. Even when I didn't show it, I was just as surprised as Lucius at first.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTzWDSI190F
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Lucero, with a smirk, turned to Lucius. "Nice to see you again, little brother," he said.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJFvXce1nyp
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"Brother?" Stella asked as she came into view on the balcony. She was holding her left shoulder since she was also pushed aside when Lucero flew in. Lucero really did know how to make an entrance.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSaplQh7eK
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"He's more of the black sheep of the family," I said, my eyes still not leaving Lucero.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fmg5DIdaK
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His wavy black hair that reached his shoulders flew in the air as he turned his head to look at me. Anyone would've passed him as a celebrity model with his chiselled cheekbones and broad jawline. As cold and dark as his eyes were, anyone would find them mesmerizing. It's usually how he catches his prey—his eyes. He could lure you into doing anything he wanted, even with immortals. If you're strong enough to fight his quest for control, then well and good. If not, you're like a fish on a hook, and you'll need a miracle to break through his spell.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqQmsk5ALNx
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"I like the way you put it, Diana," said Lucero. "I would like to stay and chat, but you and I have a date."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmNkEUH5AF
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"I'm not going anywhere with you, Lucero," I said. I felt ready to light up my other hand.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0uLIa6LU9
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"You're so stubborn. It seems like I just have to get you by force."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhd3gQ5lpS3
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Lucius came to stand right in front of me. I raised an eyebrow. He didn't have to defend me against Lucero.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGOPFHzlBa
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"You aren't taking her anywhere," said Lucius.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV3EtyUj7MY
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"It's funny how Diana can put up with you, Lucius," said Lucero as he put a hand in the pocket of his black jeans. "You're so annoying."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuN5GtkvSrn
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"What's going on here?" Stella asked as she entered the hall.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ340BBsKjaQ
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"Love triangle," Lucero answered as he turned to look at Stella. "Well, you look stunning. Sorry for pushing you aside earlier, beautiful."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3S5nFqI98
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I turned to look at Stella, and just by the look in her eyes, I could tell that she had been captured by Lucero's charm. She looked dreamily at him.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIADB6hQcO
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"Don't fall for his spell, Stella," I warned. "Once you do, there's no telling what he could tell you to do."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1NN7qzNjM
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Stella shook her head a little, as though she were waking up from a dream. "Wow, I nearly fell for him there," she said. "Thanks, Diana."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtwWM0wQ1Yd
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Lucero looked at me. "I should've tied you up properly and gagged you. But I missed that feisty side of yours."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVOP0GRelH
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"Next time, surprise me," I said. "Is it okay for you to be here? Your father will not be pleased."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Dy6eqelX4
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"It's why I only wanted to grab you and leave." Lucero took a step closer towards Lucius and me. "But I didn't realize that seeing you after such a long time would make me pause for a bit and slip up."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMjjtHT0Plu
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"Great," came a voice behind me. "The scum always find their way back."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtI8T39C9fZ
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Lucifer came up from behind. Lucero smiled. "Hello, father," he said.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJiW3I32pW
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Stella looked at Lucero and then at Lucifer. "You should really teach your son some manners," she said. "He almost knocked me off the balcony."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJN2QANKpe
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"I apologize," said Lucifer, his eyes never leaving Lucero. "He just happens to be one of my many children who happen to have forged their own path."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgBJFXlZQ0S
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"Please, you complain about me when you're the one who started this when you got kicked out of heaven," said Lucero. "I just happen to be following in your own footsteps. You should be proud."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ64fnS6VkiV
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"I don't have time to be involved in your long-time family feud," I said. ‘Can we please just focus on what’s at stake?’381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkp0bcwfzU
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"Ah, this was just about to get interesting, Diana," said Stella, looking a little annoyed.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsDkQ6nmoyU
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"Diana's right," said Lucero. "If you come with me, we won't have to fight."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRWQivl7Sq
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"Oh, no, she doesn't," said Lucifer as he surpassed Lucius and me. "Diana is my guest, and you're uninvited. As soon as you entered my territory, I would've had you captured and locked up. But out of courtesy, I didn't, so I'm kindly asking you to leave."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xxWk1QC0o
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Lucero scoffed. "Admit it, dad. Your guards don't stand a chance against me, even if they tried. I am your son, aren't I?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWw6FU0ErSZ
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I noticed Stella looked a little confused by that last statement. That's because she didn't know what Lucero was capable of. Most of us supernatural beings have common abilities like strength and speed. But there are those with so much skill and precision that they can surpass mere supernatural beings. Lucero's speed is like nothing I've ever seen. I may be on par with him, but it always felt like he was one step ahead.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhOxU5TlxL8
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"Leave, Lucero," his father warned again. "I'm not going to say it again."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAP7CcEk3UH
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"I'm not leaving without Diana," said Lucero, standing his ground. His eyes found mine, and he winked. I blushed and furrowed my eyebrows at the same time. It's funny that he had such an effect on me.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jIrYQI8nW
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"We've got more important matters to worry about than you taking her out somewhere," said Lucius.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd5Mqf3hWXR
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"If you're talking about Diana's safety, then I'm also thinking the same."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBofLy18Yg
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We all look at Lucero, and I, for one, couldn't believe what he was saying. How did he know that I was in trouble?381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvAPFIhQBcX
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"You’re concerned about her?" Lucius asked. "Then you shouldn’t have come in like you did, don’t you think?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQEzLpNzxNf
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"Now is not the time for this. Diana, we better leave right now," said Lucero.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfIYjAE4C8
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"You just want to lure her into your trap, Lucero," said Lucius. "You’re not fooling anyone here. Stop acting like you care when we all know what you really want."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIRRPg8oY7
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"I don’t," said Stella. She will know soon enough.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1CmvzGR6bV
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"Lucero, do you know what’s going on?" I asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFjejHvqjqr
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Lucero looked at me. "I’m just trying to protect you."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMqAVqXYPv
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"You aren’t protecting me if I continue to run. I need to face the problem. If you must know, I've got a shadow monster after me, and I don’t think wherever you take me is going to protect me from it. That’s if there is always daylight. Not to mention the Golden Elite will be knocking at the door at any moment."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6G45I10ACp
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"I wouldn’t be here if I knew where to take you now, wouldn’t I?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2lTjBOqks
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Bingo. He does know what’s going on because he doesn’t look the least bit surprised that a shadow monster and the Golden Elite are after me. I thought I would be able to ask Lucifer why all this was happening. Lucero seems like he could, but he can be difficult. I look up at Lucius, and I start to wonder if his coming to see me was nothing but a coincidence and not because he thought the same as Lucero. He did look a little perplexed when I brought up the issue before Lucero suddenly appeared. However, you can never know.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmZPKpUzwz8
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"I’m not going anywhere, not until I know why all this is happening today of all days," I said.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGl1m4gyx0s
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Lucero shook his head. "Stubborn as ever," he said. "Do we have to fight just for you to come with me?" He smiled. "Bring it on, then. I’ve missed your punches, my goddess."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIZgHXlryF
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"You and I really need to talk about the men in your life, Diana," said Stella as she came to stand beside me.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkLhysdvKi
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"After we deal with him," I said, lighting my hands on fire.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡltiAqCGpps
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"No one is fighting in my house!" Lucifer’s booming voice shook the whole house. "Are you crazy? Diana is already bringing an army, and you want chaos in my own house? You can go outside if you want. But like Diana pointed out just now, we've got bigger things to worry about."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0rprkxeypo
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"Let’s forget about this, Lucero," I said. "No matter what, I’m not coming with you. And if you really want to protect me, then we better be thinking of dealing with the Golden Elite and whoever sent that shadow monster after me."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjVqdpOTo5
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"Do you know who it is that sent it?" Lucero asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMttjGwRdFd
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"No," Stella answered. "We were pretty surprised at first that anyone could take control of a shadow monster."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYKVvRihfP
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"Let me guess; you all thought he was the one?" Lucero asked, looking at his father.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhRTqacxoH6
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Stella and I nodded. "We are only here to get clarification," I said. "It turns out, it wasn’t him."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqIqdzcKMiE
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Lucero smirked at his father. "You’re still keeping your promise to her, aren’t you?" he asked. "You’re growing really soft."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4jyD5EoUx
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"If I’m soft, then you should've just dragged her out of here in one fell swoop," said Lucifer. "But just like any mortal man, you’re quickly led by what’s in your pants."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdy9m1dZyxr
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Stella and I looked at each other. This argument is going to reach new heights if we don’t do something soon.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI6InbQPEJl
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"You all know that there’s no woman in the world compared to her," said Lucero as his dark eyes found mine again.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxUTOIIX45
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"Don’t try to flatter me," I said. "Just like everyone after me, you all want to use me for your own desires."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDyeP3wwGaZ
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"Since we’re talking about desires," Lucero licked his lower lip so seductively, and he ran his hand through his hair. "Then you aren’t well-informed about mine."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKSkIUDkmT
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"Okay, enough," said Lucius. "It’s either you leave or you stay here and help Diana."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvoPe6AJrtZ
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"Wait, you want him to stay?" Lucifer asked as he turned to look at Lucius. "This is my house, and what I say goes."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3q2LPYQw5g
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"Then this house will just have to burn," I said, extinguishing the flames on my hands. "Lucius is right. Lucero isn’t going to budge so easily, and I’m not going to go with him if he is going to lock me up like he did last time. If we have to reason here, he can help me out by staying to figure out how to handle what’s out there."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjyFj99Qjcs
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"Thank goodness you’re reasonable," said Lucifer to Lucius. "I would’ve chased you out of here like Lucero a long time ago."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjsgYy4XYh1
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"He must get that from his mother," Stella complimented.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZgn9pZM30X
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"What are you trying to say about me?" Lucifer asked as he looked at Stella.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFS9PE5Ulla
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Lucero scoffed. "That you are scum through and through," he said. Lucifer hissed at him. "I hate to admit it, but Lucius is right. I’m not going anywhere without Diana. And since I care about her so much, I would rather be here protecting her." He looked at me. "After this, you and I should get on an island together. What do you think?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4rBA2kJVK5
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I roll my eyes at him. "You and I will have to fight over that," I said.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAh5hn7MaK0
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"I won’t let you take her anywhere," said Lucius.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWaJ343dWST
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"Then you and I will have to fight over her," said Lucero with a smirk on his face as he started to approach his brother.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmGQNAw0TT
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I came around to stand in between the two. "There will be no fighting over me, or else I would knock you both out," I said.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWh0OL3cWx
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Lucifer scoffed. "If you’re going to be here for a while, Lucero, I expect you not to do anything stupid," he warned.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwlyVsXfcp
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"I thought being stupid ran in the family," said Lucero with a smile.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7OLU8fnbP
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"Now that we’ve reached an agreement," I quickly cut in before Lucifer would say something vulgar, "why don’t we all go to the study and work out a plan? The last thing I need is for me to create a war with the Golden Elite on this beach."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhXsiQGBHL
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"Wise choice," said Lucifer. "You can’t run away from them forever."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmr3n2HAoYL
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"I know they have been after me for a while, but there’s something about their urgency today that feels a little off."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkd6s2fWSkD
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I turned to Lucifer, and he didn’t seem the least bit fazed by my statement. Just like his sons, he is also hard to read.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq65HmnXpnX
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Lucifer started to lead the way back to his study. I just hope Mutale is alright in there. Lucifer is known for torturing Golden Elite soldiers for pleasure. However, I had a feeling I was just overthinking things.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUL89Sglwe
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As I followed Lucifer, walking alongside Stella, I felt someone from behind pull a strand of my hair. I let out a disapproving sound and turned around to see Lucero smiling at me.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjdAya7ADPE
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"What is it?" I asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡECXWGtop5Q
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"Where have you been, huh?" Lucero asked as he bypassed me. His eyes never left mine as he did so, and when I turned back to follow the rest, we were now walking side by side.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7M1Qlij6uO
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"I’ve been alive and well, as you can see," I answer him.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4N59Oto5h
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"Well, true," he said as I noticed him raise an eyebrow. "But you had gone quiet for a while; a lot of people thought you were dead or had moved on to the other world. Your aura is different, too. It’s not like it was before. Did you do something to yourself?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZf5mAHvl0T
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I knew he would ask about my aura, but now isn’t the time to tell him, or anyone else for that matter, about my whereabouts these last few months. The fewer people know, the better.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrybFDUlEdQ
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"Now is not the time," I said as I came in sight of the door to the study.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhuBRJvj2nb
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"Do you want to talk over it during a dinner date?" Lucero asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJPBqjRZVt
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Lucius, in front of us, turned his head to look at the two of us. The last thing I need is for the two of them to be at each other’s throats.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrz7TLaUDUS
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"No, thanks," I replied. "The only reason my aura is different is so that no one will notice who I am. You know I don’t like all the attention."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktmDkOsaud
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"Figures. How did you do that?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11bP5CCyC2
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"Now that you’ll have to figure it out yourself."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrV83fN6si0
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"That’s why I like you," Lucero said as he came closer and our shoulders touched. "You’re always so full of surprises."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ23csySt2rh
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Lucifer opened the door to the study, and we all walked in. My eyes quickly searched for Mutale, whom we had left behind sitting on the same couch. Aside from his broken leg, he was perfectly fine. Lucifer didn't do anything sinister to him after all.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡujyTlcaZzQ
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"Who is this?" Lucero asked, looking at Mutale. The look on his face could tell that he recognized him through the black outfit that he wore. "You’re a Golden Elite soldier. How are you still alive?" Lucero turned to look at his father, who had walked up to his desk.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzsiKNi8vSC
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"He’s Diana’s guest," Lucifer explained. "More like a prisoner."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6P6YRHVxdW
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"I need him alive," I said as I took my seat next to Mutale’s.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKmCHiORyoW
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"You know he will lead them straight here, right?" Lucero asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9sdvVy3w2J
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"That’s what I want." I folded my arms and leaned back on the sofa. "They aren’t going to back down easily, but I chose the right spot to take shelter in for a little while."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHnhzv6ds6b
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"Then what will you do? Just as you said, they aren’t going to give up chasing you. Or do you plan to use him as a bargaining chip?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOSJIrBI7Z
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"Maybe. As much as they wouldn’t want to get into Lucifer’s territory, they are hell-bent on doing anything today. Aren’t I right, Mutale?" I look at him as I ask the question.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pk0J4zGdo
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Mutale looks at me for a minute before saying, "We were told to capture you today, no matter the cost. This mission is far different from the rest that we’ve ever had with the supernatural. Many people are on board with this mission. Which is very surprising."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbQ9C017Rm
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"So whatever the case, they will need you alive," said Lucifer, looking at me. "What do you really plan to do exactly?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0JiL8rgLp
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"If you don’t mind," I give Lucifer a look. "There’s something that has been bothering me since I came here, and I just happened to have told Stella and Lucius by the balcony before Lucero came in."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqak0javgDS
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Silence befell the room. It felt like no one was willing to speak, as I felt their eyes on me. Lucifer had an eyebrow raised, and the smile on his face showed that he had a feeling of what was coming.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukcE2a4XsU
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"You were always a curious living thing," he said as he leaned back on his chair. "I have a feeling, though, that it’s a question I would find rather uncomfortable."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqDo3g9sF8W
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"My life depends on it. What’s so important today that I have the Golden Elite and that shadow monster after me? Something is up, and I know you know a lot more than you’re saying."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpNttjEJxm
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Lucifer smiled this time, and that left me wondering if he was going to say anything. Instead, he looks behind me. Lucero and Lucius were the only people who remained standing. I had a funny feeling that he wasn’t just looking at Lucero, but Lucius too.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGO5EyTYCJo
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"I’ll let those two explain," said Lucifer. "Besides, they are the ones who came after you in the first place."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡggQiWhGOVH
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"I don’t understand why she has to ask me, dad," said Lucius. "I also don’t know what’s going on."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSasRXxBvkB
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Lucifer smirked. "But you so happened to show up at her doorstep to take her far away from the shadow monster and the Golden Elite. Can you explain that?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS9feIravZl
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I turned to look at Lucius, and I found him looking down at me. He opened his mouth to try to say something, but no words came out. Could it be that he knows and has been lying to me?381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhM2cwCZvzA
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"Aren’t you going to say anything?" I asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Xb9akR3UK
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"I’m only going to say this," he started to say. "The only reason I came is that somebody tipped me off that something bad was going to happen to you. And I know no one has known about your whereabouts till now, but this person did."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU1M4x8RwxN
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"Someone tipped you off?" I now stand up from my seat. "Who could that be?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ49ceblCO37
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"I was also tipped off," said Lucero, "and was given the location of this place. Could it be the same person?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgH1i4vUtQ
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"Strange, who could be doing this?" Stella asked. "And how? And why inform you two about the locations she’s been?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWBXEBrRVR
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"That’s not the only question," I said. "Who else could the person be informing about my whereabouts at this very moment?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4XCufMQkp
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"Well, I can assure you that no one can come into this territory uninvited," said Lucifer. "That’s if they aren’t as stupid as Lucero."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFjv39K9qG
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Lucero chuckled. "I am my father’s son."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIM5ktqvclg
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"Okay, that’s fine and all, but who is this person anyway?" I asked. "How did they communicate with you?" I looked at Lucius.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6nsTxnti42
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"My phone," he answered. "I tried calling the person back, but I couldn’t even get through."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9RdMw8WIvy
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"Same here," said Lucero.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlN4JrfkB2j
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My eyes start to fly around the room as though looking for something that isn’t there. This doesn’t look good. How could the person have known where I was to begin with? And if they had known, why wait all this time?381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgNgNS6ANiI
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I felt like my head was going to burst. There's so much to take care of all at once, and now there's someone out there who might be a threat. Why send Lucius and Lucero to me? And who else will they be sending my way? Will they be friends or foes? Could it be that the same person might have told the Golden Elite about my location?381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf7FhdzLGG1
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"Today keeps getting worse by the second," I said. I turn to look at Lucifer.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsWy0y7Dekr
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"Well, it seems pretty clear why your sons are here," I said. "Now answer my question. Why is all this happening on this day?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvuc4ZyeFMG
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"And why do you think I know the answer to that?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwF3DE4tZVl
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I put my hands on the table to look straight into his eyes. "Because I know you know," I said. "You know why all this is happening. And you're afraid to tell me because I might find out something about myself that I know nothing about, isn't it?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3c0onypFS
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Lucifer and I continued to look at each other for what felt like an eternity. I wanted to break eye contact with him, but I had to show that I was serious. Just now, he was trying to divert my attention elsewhere to his sons, and he planned it carefully. Did he somehow know about the person who tipped them off? And that mentioning this will draw my attention away from the question? He might be the devil, but somehow he seems more like an all-knowing being when you least expect it.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhaAwce4IuA
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He finally smiled. "You seem to be getting smarter every time," he said. "If I were your parents, I would be really proud."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtuRfqdA2b1
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"Being smart isn’t going to help me get out of this situation if you aren’t going to tell me what I need to know," I said. "What is going on?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUlDHau1zD
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"Nothing," he smiled. "You are the most wanted supernatural, aren’t you?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpDlABEg2Ps
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"I already know that. But you aren’t telling me what I need to know."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoJy6JBSY8W
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"You’re special, Diana. Until you accept it, you’ll realize that you’re capable of many things."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOdpTr1QedL
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Here we go again. The ‘I am special’ speech that I have always hated. Stella and the others at Butterfly Island have given me such speeches before. I wish someone could tell me, but time is running out. The Golden Elite could be outside the barrier of the Devil’s territory right now, and there’s no telling what they are going to do.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfbMO4a1N1
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"Diana, we aren’t going anywhere with this," said Stella as she came to stand right beside me and hold my shoulder. "We can figure that out later. We better prepare a plan to face the Golden Elite if they attack."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVtZ0ZskWz
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"Not to mention that we have to be wary about whoever might be coming from anywhere," said Lucius.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy41JMfHMIF
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I lowered my head and sighed. They were right. If I had it in me, I was going to give Lucifer a piece of my mind. But I can’t since I’m in his territory, and that would only attract unwanted attention elsewhere. I straighten up and look at Lucifer.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF4xY2ikNB8
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"This isn’t over. You do know that, right?" I asked.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhaTfWYTDRr
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Lucifer scoffed. "You keep asking the same question, Diana," he said. "But haven’t you realized that the only reason you’ve never gotten the answer you're looking for is because you keep asking the wrong people?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1IEPeOWKkA
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My eyes widened. Isn't he the right person to ask? Now isn’t the time to think about who would be willing to give me the answers I so desperately need. I have to plan to prepare for the worst right now.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMTHFA3VHEv
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I turn away from him. "Let’s get to planning," I said, shaking off the uneasy feeling I had. I turn to Mutale. "You are going to help us."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY6k0X1gZVi
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"And if I refuse?" Mutale asks.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQ5Yz3vJCn
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"I don’t like hurting people, but I will let Lucifer do whatever he wants with you back in hell," I noted.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwVtouAfunT
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Lucero looked at Mutale and chuckled. "This is going to be fun," he said.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt44Mp5LZ3X
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"Alright, I hope you've got everything figured out, Diana," said Lucius.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHxmgelaSS
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"Not everything," I said. "I have a feeling that a fight will be inevitable."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5spizAtPqB
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"I would consider a war breaking out," said Lucifer. We all look at him. "What? You have to consider the possibility, right?"381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL9coBob6x8
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"Stop joking around, dad," said Lucius. "A war is the last thing we need, and you don’t want it to begin in your backyard."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MHIuQCG0E
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"Hey, I'm just saying. Some things are inevitable."381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡanskmFVxGx
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I felt Lucifer’s eyes at the back of my head as I turned back around to face the others. I had joked about the Golden Elite starting a war earlier. Now that Lucifer mentions it, a chill runs down my spine. There's no hiding from it.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhlSFr8TAF
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