Aiden chuckled softly and went to sit next to him, wrapping an arm around his shoulder. โI know what you meanโฆ sometimes I wonder what my parents would think of me. If they were still around. Iโm sure theyโd give me crap about flitting from job to job still, trying to figure out who I am after all these years. I was always kind of a sh*t son, you knowโฆ?โ
Hope stared down at the box. Her lips parted for a moment before she pressed them into a thin line. Silenceโฆ was more painful for her than anyone could imagine. She had.. been robbed. Of everything. She shoved the box aside and curled up in the bed, drawing her knees to her chest as a strained sob raked her body. She was trembling, holding in the screams she wanted to unleash. The words she wanted to shout out but could g seem to do.
As Cassianโs gaze was hyperfocused on the dancer, the Baron cleared his throat. โCassian, I expect you to be on your best behavior tonight.โ He grumbled at him, whacking his shin with his cane. โWe are among quite discerning and important guests tonightโฆโ He motioned towards the Queenโs box and then shifted his cane over to the one next to their. Where the Nazari girl was. A smirk graced his features as he watched her avert her doe-eyed gaze. Sheโd seen him. And had been staring, no doubt. โI can assure you Iโll be a gentleman tonight, sirโฆ โ He chuckled darkly as his icy gaze raked over the precious diamond of the season.
Mammon grumbled under his breath as he shoved his hands in his pocket and gave the new girl a once over. Letting human in was a stupid decision, one he would never understand Lucifer for. R.A.D was exclusive for a reason, even among demons. He couldnโt deny that this human was at least.. pleasing to the eye. Asmodeus was sure going to have a splendid time with her. He gruffly motioned for her to follow him. โCome in, we donโt have all day.โ
Chastity nodded, looking down at the apple in her hands. She pursed her lips for a moment, brushing a golden curl behind her ear before she lifted her baby blue eyes back to meet his. โIโฆ need to apologize to you. I didnโt properly thank you for beforeโฆ at the church.โ She murmured softly as she began to fidget with the little gold chain around her wrist. โIfโฆ you hadnโt come then Iโฆ well, I donโt really know what would have happened.โ
Later on in the evening, Aiden decided to join Abel outside, sidling up to him with a warm smile. โyou know, thatโs really bad for you.โ He snatched the cigarette from his hand and took a drag from it for himself. โwhy are you out here by yourself? Had enough of your mom and dad giving us so much sh*t?โ He chuckled softly as he reached out to brush his hair out of his face.
Hope was trembling in his arms, even as he pulled her close. Tears slipped down her cheeks, and they wouldnโt stop as the monitor continued to roll down her face. Sloth and Diligence entered, rushing up to check on her and her vitals. After several days, they released her from the hospital, deciding perhaps being home would be best. Once back at the apartment, she curled up on the couch, staring blankly ahead. She still couldnโt speak, the pain in her throat overwhelming and the healing process painfully slow for her.
The following week, the ton gathered to the opera house for the Russian performance of Swan Lake. Cassian, much to his dismay, had arrived with the good Baron. After a lot of back and forth and nagging, he suppose one good thing may come of this tedious event. His gaze lingered on a dancer backstage, who was ogling him just as much as he was her. He would at least be able to enjoy himself. He leaned against a bannister, sipping a glass of scotch as the ton clamored inside the theater.
โAh, come on! I donโt wanna be some babysitter for a new transfer student!โ Mammon grumbled as he struggled to keep up with Luciferโs stride into the entryway of the Academy. Lucifer gave him a groan, rubbing his temple. โIโm putting you up to this because you donโt have anything better to do now without your credit cardโฆ.and I have much more important tasks to tend to.โ โAw come on! Just give me my precious baby back will ya?! I bet she misses me! My poor cardโฆ all alone and cold without my wallet to keep her warmโฆโ Mammon sobbed dramatically which made Lucifer simply roll his eyes. โMake a good impression with her or I cut your precious bank card in half. Understand?โ
Chastity looked up when she was about to take another bite. "Ah.... Uhm... I suppose it's fine...." She averted her gaze, brushing a golden curl behind her ear. She was anxious constantly... About what her sister had said about Micheal. About the Sins.... And for her other sisters. Patience was the youngest, a teenager still... And she feared vehemently for her safety.
