Page 26 of Hollow Nights

“I’m sorry, Axelle. But trust me, Libra should know the truth. I wish you the best, friend.” She turned, her tail closing the door behind her as it shut, the symbol fading back to black. I inhaled deeply, turning, waiting for Libra to say something, anything.

“The ultimate sacrifice,” she whispered, her eyes fixated on the dirty bathroom floor.

“Libra.” I rushed to her, holding her close. “I’m so sorr?—”

“Another rule, Axelle. You broke another fucking rule and didn’t even tell me!” She slammed her fists into my chest, rightfully upset with me. “You and your stupid fucking demon rules!”

“I’m sorry!” My arms tightened around her body, pulling her closer as I apologized over and over again. “I’ll figure this out, somehow. I promise.”

“How?” She shoved away from me, nearly slipping on the demon blood as my tail grabbed her arm. “How can you fix this? You’re going to die, Axelle. Tonight.”

Listening to the pain and terror in her words shattered me as I fell to my knees, gripping her waist. “Libra,” I whined. “I promise, I will figure something out. Anything.”

“No.” She wiped her face.

“No?”

“I will. Amity said your human needed to make the ultimate sacrifice? Well, I’ll do it.” I stood, grabbing her face.

“No, I won’t let you.” Her eyes met mine.

“I’m sorry, Axelle, but I’m not going to let you die. So either you let me do this, or I go with you.” My chest rumbled at her threat, rage falling from my soul as she smirked at me. “That’s right.” She gripped my chain, pulling it towards her as my face nearly slammed into hers. “I’m going to make that sacrifice, whether you like it or not. I might be your human, but you’remydemon, Axelle. Mine. And I don’t plan on giving you up anytime soon.”

Hearing her claim me was invigorating, shooting fire through my veins as my entire body tingled and twitched with the buzz. The corners of my mouth curled as I stared into her dark soul—a soul just like mine.

“What’re you going to do?” She smiled, pressing her finger to my mouth.

“Leave that to me. Now,” her fingers twisted around the chain as she turned, walking to the edge of the tub and leaning against it, “since you decided to break another rule, I guess I’ll have to punish you myself.” Libra dropped the towel from her body, spreading her legs as she yanked the chain. “Crawl to me, demon. Show me just how naughty you’ve been.”

Chapter 12

Libra

After a few more hours of punishing Axelle for breaking another demon rule, the effects of demon blood had finally worn off, my body started to feel sore and tired. Reluctantly, I had to stop and focus on the dilemma ahead. As Axelle’s human, I needed to make the ultimate sacrifice to save him, and I had an idea ofjust how to do such a thing, even if it made me sick.

“There you are!” Sterling greeted me at the front door of the party, dressed in the most seductive angel costume. He twirled, showing off the beautiful wings he made.

“You look glorious, Sterling!” I screamed over the loud music and voices.

“Who said angels can’t rock leather?” He winked, raising a red solo cup to his mouth. “Mmm, and look at you, you sexy little devil!” He grabbed my hand, twirling me around as I showed off the tight, vermillion latex bodysuit and fishnets, complete with matching pumps and devil horns. I even added a little collar to my neck, a nod to Axelle. “Well, come in. It’s Halloween! Find a cup, fill it, and dance your ass off, bitch!”

Axelle stuck close, hovering behind me as we stepped into the crowded house, smoke clouding the air as lights flashed andhumans in all sorts of sexy costumes partied like it was their last night on earth.

Ironic, I laughed to myself.

I grabbed a cup, drinking the nasty, cheap beer and swaying to the music. Axelle watched me, enjoying the sight of my body moving, my breasts barely contained in the latex. I pointed to him and motioned for him to join, grinning.

“Are you sure?” he asked, hesitating.

“Half these people are high, the other, drunk.” I gripped his leather jacket, pulling him against me. “No one knows what’s real and what’s not. So relax and be with me. This may be our last night together.” He gently stroked my cheek as I closed my eyes and leaned into it.

“What about your sacrifice?” I pressed my mouth to his, wrapping my arms around his neck, moving against him as I rocked to the throbbing beat of the music.

“I’ve got everything under control,” I whispered. “Just be with me.” My fingers moved his arms, wrapping them around my body as I turned, rubbing my backside against him, grinding against the bulge growing under his pants.

Axelle and I lost ourselves in the music, dancing together, fully entranced by its spell, melting into one another. It was sensational, being with him in public, not worrying about who saw us—saw me. We just blended as one, and I wanted to savor it while I still could.

My mouth broke from him for air, grabbing his hand and leading him from the dancing crowd. I dragged him to a dark corner where it wasn’t too loud.

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