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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNf7yF66N9I
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx2wmPz2CVl
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"Hey," he said as he turned to look at me. "Are you okay?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC9PYDJX94A
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXYKcatxhoR
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQVGYvWQwy
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwS3q1bzhpz
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"Aren't you scared?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLC3rwCHPI
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYeJW8GwETi
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkfr69y4EH6
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"So, what are you going to do now?" Lucius asked me.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvqLh1QWBv
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2o5hlg9XDo
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"I thought you would think of travelling around the world where the sun still shines." Lucius gave a chuckle.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Hlb8QIIHX
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"Sounds like a plan, but you know it's pointless. I have to stop it from chasing me somehow."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYYMn5hv1a
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUCH2tQRFPB
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hjLv95eOE
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡreMHAFQdpY
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"Really?" I asked as I turned to look at her. "Why there?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdf1Wsj1ltC
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQYjY25MnF
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"I was just about to suggest that she come live with me," said Lucius as he nervously chuckled.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgA6O40iS8Y
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwjD9wUHxq
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtPbb4075P
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtL0xBFtJN
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpyZkIdYxh
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"Really?" Lucius now looked at Stella, and I couldn't help but notice the stars in his eyes.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxE02XMx6XW
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqW9WgeuJS
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5DrP2rftpB
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxFYZiwRytL
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKDjAKvKjWo
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"What actually happened back there?" Lucius asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpef7faOKCd
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Stella and I turned to look at him. "It's a long story," we answered.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnL8WS04PC
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"Don't worry, one of these days I will tell you," I said, giving him a smile.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAiUwCkGYSZ
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"So, what are you going to do now?" Lucius asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVv0MCQXCJo
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Uhm0v7c3f
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"Gosh, I forgot about those guys," said Stella, shaking her head. "And we have their soldier."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2MBCmLiNpK
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"They will catch up, that's for sure. They probably know of his location right about now."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqDIBS78Lkq
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"How are you sure?" Lucius asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcj1ytqENhc
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCLItsHujw
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"And what could that be?" Stella asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ82I0jNaA18
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkwAxsrTyt
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9lsgDWisjO
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"I never thought of it," said Stella. "That's an excellent question. Why come attack you at the same time?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJB6bboOOh7
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"Why don't we just ask that Golden Elite soldier?" Lucius suggested. "He must have the answer."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2R0o0VV1D
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxBSMlsDU1W
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ139upI3DCh
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcr5wzJoauX
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrgwBV0fwqW
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"True," I said. "That's why I was thinking that maybe your father might know."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7w2lBydgO4
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"My father?" Lucius now looked perplexed. "What would he know about all this?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtzF3qcPcfB
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdNsh25SLKE
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkij24wM1zE
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzSckvsiSm6
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"Guys, you better move out of the way," I warned.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVqm6OHh9n
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3dphlVOs5I
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"Hey, Diana," whispered a voice in my ear. "Did you miss me?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuPABlQP34G
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5lOkrl7vIm
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVyIfztFx5
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡon4dwbW5Ay
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGw5RNTGest
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"What do you want?" I asked, almost out of breath. I gasped for air as much as I could.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbvML63jDu
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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:427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3IR5Vd99xp
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"You, of course."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqAP60OWlT2
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzuRKmbSfL3
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnIu6ghR0s
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUGNFpCpb0
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjn2kXP2YU1
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"Lucero?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc9r4HOdS65
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA6JkvMGwBW
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Lucero, with a smirk, turned to Lucius. "Nice to see you again, little brother," he said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezXcK7mx0H
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtZCqAdhQmH
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"He's more of the black sheep of the family," I said, my eyes still not leaving Lucero.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE18kBfwkg0
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzatzMh2wi
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAZ4Kz99cx
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"I'm not going anywhere with you, Lucero," I said. I felt ready to light up my other hand.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeoEY6GnbSd
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"You're so stubborn. It seems like I just have to get you by force."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGgKyuJ1ww
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQv0oYPQXR
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"You aren't taking her anywhere," said Lucius.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ50AFSI0AL4
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy9uztCVn9Z
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"What's going on here?" Stella asked as she entered the hall.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTu47LYKZjk
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWTyciMD8ew
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvZWC3n9e5
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4gUoGeOUkx
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRa53rjuLMY
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFuvKYKhKZ7
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"Next time, surprise me," I said. "Is it okay for you to be here? Your father will not be pleased."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5TK3soXWnE
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI954CwxXTF
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"Great," came a voice behind me. "The scum always find their way back."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB5Zf5bP3g4
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Lucifer came up from behind. Lucero smiled. "Hello, father," he said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqi62K3B3ok
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjcLNI4mD3t
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsT2yUcLoE8
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzQrvjgdws
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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?’427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBB8rkbErBR
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"Ah, this was just about to get interesting, Diana," said Stella, looking a little annoyed.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmc5Nye4G5t
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"Diana's right," said Lucero. "If you come with me, we won't have to fight."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIOOIVcGJe
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTGeWJJPte
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqmhOXgrdjE
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQgF9KeZyFQ
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"Leave, Lucero," his father warned again. "I'm not going to say it again."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPLV53rZhsY
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4gAw6Hjg3E
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"We've got more important matters to worry about than you taking her out somewhere," said Lucius.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIq8F41tJ3F
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"If you're talking about Diana's safety, then I'm also thinking the same."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ztGufqIWR
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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?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvVF8Y6Yan
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMaYpFxQqkt
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"Now is not the time for this. Diana, we better leave right now," said Lucero.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2WGEwvz4U
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5P2qtCTzs
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"I don’t," said Stella. She will know soon enough.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG0slGdF5Tx
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"Lucero, do you know what’s going on?" I asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2LlFzBQqHo
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Lucero looked at me. "I’m just trying to protect you."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEzubtoCQcM
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRlcjkWfRZ
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"I wouldn’t be here if I knew where to take you now, wouldn’t I?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsguwSSCpGZ
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mTwMZ1eXd
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"I’m not going anywhere, not until I know why all this is happening today of all days," I said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dQXbDSN9k
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKuZZuoxozq
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeUREAX7gPQ
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"After we deal with him," I said, lighting my hands on fire.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMryfkepEKL
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrZ3ILVqVjA
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKy2uCcifi
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"Do you know who it is that sent it?" Lucero asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7mYznRRky
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"No," Stella answered. "We were pretty surprised at first that anyone could take control of a shadow monster."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrvIhTFqTP
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"Let me guess; you all thought he was the one?" Lucero asked, looking at his father.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1fvHCPdPM
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Stella and I nodded. "We are only here to get clarification," I said. "It turns out, it wasn’t him."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡki8LSizzjV
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJ1FwHhhP3
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pYLjp6oMU
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPZW3V2vdu
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl219TXB3yt
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE7P7Az93AV
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUAs6LHlcxb
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"Okay, enough," said Lucius. "It’s either you leave or you stay here and help Diana."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBm8fVzj8gg
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jOXxzNYLK
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIUFqTNAndA
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkKKkcQjcn
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"He must get that from his mother," Stella complimented.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPqDSmDQ1d
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"What are you trying to say about me?" Lucifer asked as he looked at Stella.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO3oGUQ3OGd
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCbQQlYxFm
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I roll my eyes at him. "You and I will have to fight over that," I said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkUcgOsCvTk
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"I won’t let you take her anywhere," said Lucius.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhEGga6ZFAx
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSnJvajyaw
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6yk7XoxMFG
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqmrUquSmbf
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"I thought being stupid ran in the family," said Lucero with a smile.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEksDEawgsS
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5PqB0feZT
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"Wise choice," said Lucifer. "You can’t run away from them forever."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOkWW6mFBX
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIpqTE41pDj
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKUUJHR3EqR
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXIRvBOxUS
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXJ4nm1FX60
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"What is it?" I asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSTbcZHPKv
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsBuACR6Bf
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"I’ve been alive and well, as you can see," I answer him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuACi5VRlIB
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTccxTctEKL
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEnxEobg7n7
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"Now is not the time," I said as I came in sight of the door to the study.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQolVFvI6O5
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"Do you want to talk over it during a dinner date?" Lucero asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKIRwIIRUSg
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡabz41MH96U
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZBhG2iyRV
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"Figures. How did you do that?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9OdRltUhI
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"Now that you’ll have to figure it out yourself."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKrmKt8igh
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe4315MBZBO
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeiiKEoFeb0
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRlK33RQPrb
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"He’s Diana’s guest," Lucifer explained. "More like a prisoner."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa4aSOm5tnA
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"I need him alive," I said as I took my seat next to Mutale’s.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx11BtY4sZR
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"You know he will lead them straight here, right?" Lucero asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpdory5HqOt
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeKzXWfBij8
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDlEvMbKVUr
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAAXVSiDnF2
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡizQTSW9CDi
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNyCRhn4wW
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7WzaPvSENb
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnPrU5rnkaQ
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFcpoiFZzdS
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIkh1HOVeZ
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwDWh5PHev3
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHtCN6c3a7
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp7HWV0qn46
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8dRwHVrZzd
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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?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMdnSvZzHA
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"Aren’t you going to say anything?" I asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY6bXvgYdBw
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6JIf4ThVqv
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"Someone tipped you off?" I now stand up from my seat. "Who could that be?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgODf0g8zcO
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFPFBN332h3
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYbT41vrX1O
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcEGSM569Sm
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD5oICQWqhL
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Lucero chuckled. "I am my father’s son."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsw1au8jfyS
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvcM45P7jb
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"My phone," he answered. "I tried calling the person back, but I couldn’t even get through."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCji7NwjSpJ
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"Same here," said Lucero.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIAMesGC8zd
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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?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGLHelMKNL
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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?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUN1C3A0125
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"Today keeps getting worse by the second," I said. I turn to look at Lucifer.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOuTZkgXuUN
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8HmUjMyutT
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"And why do you think I know the answer to that?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAwnPtT7Yb
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡErc1XUlkfO
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGffRJpMPT
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpsJrWyesKJ
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDc5WXIryo
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"Nothing," he smiled. "You are the most wanted supernatural, aren’t you?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxpopEma0d6
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"I already know that. But you aren’t telling me what I need to know."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTxDLuVXFh
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"You’re special, Diana. Until you accept it, you’ll realize that you’re capable of many things."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRdSj7GQNZ
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fsz6LPDHj
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvIgk60M5bi
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"Not to mention that we have to be wary about whoever might be coming from anywhere," said Lucius.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9CYhNg8JU
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg8aoxR4FMl
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"This isn’t over. You do know that, right?" I asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtREPufYzz
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTB9uzRb72
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2B9dtzzgBB
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8qVTQaoSvx
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"And if I refuse?" Mutale asks.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBgnR0MZKqt
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgatxVoiFg7
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Lucero looked at Mutale and chuckled. "This is going to be fun," he said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEHnKRDoJPZ
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"Alright, I hope you've got everything figured out, Diana," said Lucius.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOVdn8AwzzA
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"Not everything," I said. "I have a feeling that a fight will be inevitable."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFy7VSeaATY
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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?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGpPdneerU2
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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."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wVAW4roCW
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"Hey, I'm just saying. Some things are inevitable."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu2UYrJnKyv
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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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8TaQqY3uX
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A war is likely to happen.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsD8R1YlMpD
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