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“If I agree to this, we do it my way. You may not agree with my methods but it’s what has to be done.”
Gabriel looked me in the eyes,
“Swear you won’t do anything to harm her.”
Does throwing her off the balcony count as harming her?
“I swear I will not harm her.”
“Thank you brother and just know you are more than welcome to stay here.”
I haven’t shared a space with Gabriel in eons but if I was being honest, I did miss it but I’d never admit it to him.
“Very well I shall have my stuff brought over tomorrow morning.”
Gabriel smiled and raised his glass to mine.
“Well then, cheers brother-” I cut him off
“Don’t ruin the moment Gabriel.”
He laughed and for a moment everything seemed peaceful. I didn’t know how I was going to help the girl. She certainly needed help judging from her little outburst earlier. But I had to tread carefully. Everybody was different, where one thing could motivate one person, it could be another’s breaking point. I knew what the first part would be, the most boring truth to be told but research. Watching and seeing how she reacts to certain things, and what she did on a daily basis. Getting every bit of information I could on her. Only then could I even begin to think of a way to help this girl. Then again, despite what Gabriel said, she just might be past saving.
5
Chapter 5
Lucifer’s POV
She looks like she got hit by a bus.
Catalina did not look well this morning. Her hair was disheveled and her large green eyes were swollen and puffy as if she had been crying.
Why would she be crying?
“I would like to apologize for what I said last night. It was out of line.” I said to her as she reached into the fridge and pulled out a cider.
It is eight in the morning and she’s already drinking!
She ignored me and walked back to her room and I heard the slight click of a lock.
Well Then.
Perhaps she just wasn’t a morning person. I made the mental note as I grabbed my cup of coffee and began to roam around Gabriel’s home. Despite being a bit on the luxurious side, the place had very little character. Everything was either white or beige or black. Typical neutral colors. Just like Gabriel. Neutral. I continued my walk around, everything was the same except for this dark green wooden door with a silver knob. I didn’t know why I felt so intrigued but I was. Slowly, I opened the door and was greeted by the smell of vanilla and lavender. A library. A beautiful one as well. It was a large dimly lit square room with four walls that were painted the same dark green color as the door except for one wall that was completely covered in moss with two portraits hanging. I immediately recognized the woman known as Nyx, the goddess of Night, and Hecate, the goddess of magic and witchcraft.
On the opposite side are six floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, filled with mostly hardcover books but the occasional paperback is in there. Tucked into the corner was a black velvet chair with a matching nightstand that was currently housing a gold lamp and some kind of wax melter.
I turned around and saw the crescent moon that was painted right above the door and the night sky that was painted on the back of the door.
Perhaps Gabriel isn’t as boring as I thought.
Instinctively, I made my way over to the impressive bookshelf. There were so many and they each looked unique in their own special way. Some had slightly yellow pages, displaying that they had been here for ages, while others still had their stickers on them, displaying how new and shiny they were.
I was just about to pick up a book with a particularly interesting cover when a sudden sharp pain hit my back. I turned and saw Catalina standing in the doorway, I could see my reflection in her eyes and notice my eyes were no longer the dark brown they once were. They were pitch black and yet she stood in front of me, unafraid, unyielding, and overly confident.
“Hasn’t anyone told you it’s impolite to touch what doesn’t belong to you?”
Arrogant Bitch.
