Page 22 of His Little Devil
“What does Luke like?”
“Oh, Master won’t care. He just wants to make your every wish and dream come true,” she says with a blush and I smile. It’s true, he’s been doting on me, spoiling me since I told him yes.
“Lemon crumble, and something with dark chocolate,” I finally decide and she nods, jotting it down on her piece of paper.
“Okay, now flowers, and then we can start baking.”
Closing my eyes, I try to picture my mom’s favorite flowers, but I’m not seeing them. I know they were a light purple color and smelled like heaven. My chest aches, and I gently massage it.
“I’m not sure about the flowers, just don’t do roses. I think I’m going to take a nap before we start baking,” I say, then stand up and leave the room.
Kane is waiting for me in the hall to escort me back to the bedroom and he gives me a wink.
“You don’t have to stalk me. You’re welcome to sit with me and help us plan the coronation,” I say, and he shudders, then runs his fingers through his wavy dark hair.
“No, love, I don’t do planning, or chores, so that sounds awful, and I’m not stalking… much,” he says with a laugh, and I roll my eyes.
“Where’s Luke?” I ask him, and he groans.
“Doing what I despise,” he grumbles, and I laugh. “He’s in a meeting with your old coven, finalizing some of the Council's orders. Being the Devil is busy work, so no, thank you. I'd much rather hang out with you.”
“Well, I’m afraid that I’m rather boring. I was planning to take a nap, but you’re welcome to come watch some TV or a movie with me until I fall asleep,” I offer, and he stops.
“Don’t ever change, Silver. I know that you had to make a sacrifice and your soul is now shadowed with darkness, but don’t let it consume you. It’s a miserable existence.”
My mouth opens and closes twice before I finally find my voice. “What do you mean by shadowed? Isn’t my soul gone? Luke told me that I would accept evil into my heart and soul.”
Shaking his head, he continues walking. “Come, love, and I will give you a history lesson as you introduce me to trash TV.”
KANE
What is he fucking telling her? How could he lie about something this crucial? Yes, she gave up a part of her soul as was prophesied, but as long as she doesn’t let evil completely consume her, she will retain a little of her humanity.
When we enter Luke’s bedchambers, I don’t hesitate to hop right on top of the bed and make myself comfortable.
Silver pauses, then joins me after removing her shoes. She's in a ridiculous lingerie set, made of silk and feathers.
Still looks beautiful, but Luke is insane keeping her dressed like some hooker Barbie all the time.
Sighing she rubs her feet with her hand.
“I hate these heels. I'm starting to get used to being half naked, but the shoes can go,” she complains, then settles into her spot next to me.
Spotting the leather-bound journal on the nightstand, I can't help but ask her.
“So, how far did you get into Elena’s second journal?” I ask once she turns the TV on and is skipping through things to watch. Her head snaps to face me, and she looks confused.
“How do you know about my great-great grandmother?” I give her a smile, then laugh.
“I have been alive a long time, love. I knew Elena, same as Luke. I attended Alistar Academy back then as well. Plus, your fiance has had access to her journals for years. He only gave them to Alara when you came to school.”
Biting her lip, she’s quiet for a moment. Deep in thought. Sighing, she nods.
“That makes sense, and to answer your question… no, I haven’t had time to read it. I think I left it at Luke’s house back on Earth.” I purse my lips at that, then groan.
“He’s going to rip me a new asshole for this,” I mumble, then roll to the side of the bed where Luke’s nightstand table is. Opening the drawer, I pull out the bundle of journals and hand Silver the one she needs.
“Luke keeps them this close to him? Did he—I mean, did…” she trails off again, and I can only guess what she’s asking.