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“Azazel created Lilith. Adon created Adam. Lilith was meant to be Adam‘s wife. She was not submissive. Adon cast her out. She was sent to Hell where she ruled by Azazel’s side. Adon then made Eve, using Lilith as inspiration, but this woman was submissive.” Why did the woman have to be submissive? What’s wrong with a woman being in charge? Go Lilith! “I agree with you, Honey.” Did I say that out loud? “Lilith got tired of being in Hell. She rose up, with Azazel’s help, and started a war. There were twelve of us at the time; thirteen including her, that were being punished for our sins.
“Adon killed Lilith, and Azazel followed her. She was his love and favorite creation. We lost because he committed suicide. Adon took control of everything after. He sent Lucifer to watch over us. Lucifer’s pride made him believe he was the King of Hell and that he could go against Adon. God gave him a punishment. He would be equal with the six sins that were left after the war.”
Wow. This is a lot of new information that I won’t even try to process right now. “So… the bet?”
“I’m getting there, Bree. Patience.” He sits on the edge of my bed and takes my hand in his. My hand looks childlike compared to his. “We no longer feel Adon’s Presence. We’ve been getting away with a lot more lately. Coming and going out of Hell more frequently. We believe that the curse is slowly being lifted.” Gluttony brings my hand to his lips, kissing my knuckles. “But you are repeatedly being absolved of your sins, something only God would approve of his favorited Archangels.”
Is this what Lucifer meant when he called me ‘God’s Favorite’? I don’t go to church or do anything really religious… Why would I be a favorite? “I don’t understand. Why me?”
“We don’t know. We want to keep our eyes on you, to see who is constantly with you or around you.”
“So, you’re with me to see who’s following me.” It hurts hearing this because I was starting to believe that they wanted to be around me. To learn they’re only around to see who else is around? My walls are starting to build back up. Should I have had sex with Sloth? Probably not. Not only is he a King of Hell, but he’s only around to see if God is stil here. I’m a steppingstone in their exit of Hell.
“No, Honey.” Beelzebub pulls me into his lap, attempting to comfort me with his words. “We want to be around you because you’re feisty. Wrath and Lust are practically in love with you just from that first night. You’re a fantastic mother to that little boy who is becoming my best friend. You’re strong. If anyone deserves to be absolved of sin, it’s you.”
Tears fill my eyes, making me glad that I hadn’t started my makeup yet. “Why does Envy want to take me on a date then? For the bet? Or because of me?”
“I don’t know, Honey. That’s a question for him.” He squeezes me tight, letting me gather my head. “If you want to gain his appreciation, too, I would wear green.”
Nodding, I pull myself together, lifting from his lap and grabbing my only green dress from the closet. I put it on, having to take off my bra because it’s a little too tight. I don’t really like the way I look in this dress, but I catch Sweetie’s reaction in the mirror and my confidence lifts a little. His jaw hangs low as his eyes focus on my chest. I guess, my tits do look nice in this dress. “You think he’ll like it?”
“If he doesn’t, he’s an idiot and I’ll kill him. If anyone should be taking you to eat, it should be me. Let’s take Rellick and leave. Right now. Leviathan can’t even come here until I take Rellick, anyway.”
I can’t keep the smile off my face at his small rant. The fact that he includes Rellick in all his plans warms my heart.
Until his words register. “I thought I was going to Hell for the date…”
“No. I’m taking Rellick with me and Envy is taking you to a restaurant here.”
“You’re taking my son to Hell?!”
“Well, where am I supposed to take him Brianna? Heaven?”
“I don’t know, Beelzebub! He’s a child. He shouldn’t be in Hell!”
He moves towards me, lifting my face so I can see directly into his eyes. “I would never let anything happen to Rellick.” We stay in that position for a few moments, until he knows that I believe him. “Now. Rellick and I will leave so Levi can come meet you.” After a quick brush of our lips, he calls for Rellick. “Give your mom a hug, little man.”
Rellick’s little arms wrap around my neck, and he squeezes tight. “Bye, Mommy. I love you.”
“I love you, too, Sweet Boy. Be good and listen, okay?”
“I’m always good.” I hug him to me once more and then kiss his cheek. When I stand, Rellick takes Beelzebub’s hand and waves to me as Gluttony opens a portal.
As they walk through, Leviathan walks into my bedroom. “You ready?” His green eyes take in my room before widening when they land on me. “Fuck,” he mumbles under his breath.
“Is this okay?” Envy hasn’t actually acknowledged me and it’s making my nerves bad. Did I choose wrong? Is this dress horrible like I think it is?
“Spin.” His subtle command throws off my equilibrium. This dress is a v-neck, showing off my chest. It’s a flair bottom that accentuates the waist without showing every roll I have. It’s a little tight in the chest and shorter than I remember. I do a slow spin to make sure the dress doesn't lift to show my barely there panties. “Dammit, Brianna. How am I supposed to sit across from you tonight and focus on anything you say?”
Am I meant to take that as a compliment? Or am I right in that I chose the wrong outfit? “You ready?” I grab my small black sequined clutch and step into my 3-inch wedges. Still, I barely come to his shoulders.
I lock my door behind me and place my keys in my purse. I don’t see any different cars in the apartment complex parking lot. “Are we taking my car?”
“Of course not,” Levi scoffs. What the hell? This date has barely started and I’m already having second thoughts. I’m too insecure for this shit.
Envy grabs my hand and pulls me against him. Within seconds, we are no longer in front of my apartment but in a nice up-scale restaurant.
Surrounded by others!
