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Shit. He might be right.
But can I do this? Should I even humor the thought? I know that Raven already has her soul set on a future in Purgatory, and I thought I wanted to claim a throne in Hell to be with her...but if I could save us both?
I don’t want to ruin her ideal future. I really, truly fucking don’t. But if all else fails, I’d rather her hate me forever than see her burn under Lucian’s psychotic form. And this way, Kase and Dante will be safe. This will be my last resort.
“How do I know you’ll stay true to your word?” I ask, a part of me hating myself for letting things come to this, but what else am I supposed to do?
“You have to trust me. I will not let you down.” Cassius remains expressionless, though his light shines brighter than ever.
Can I trust him? Should I? Fuck. I don’t think I have a choice.
“What if Lucian doesn’t come here? I won’t be able to convince him.” It’s hard to stay hopeful when nothing is certain. I wish I wasn’t in this position at all.
“I will handle that. Convince him to void Raven’s contract, and everything will come together how it should be. I know it. The Higher Power has never led me astray with my feelings.” Cassius opens his palm and brings it as close as he can without hitting the invisible barrier. “Have faith, my brethren. You’ll be set on your rightful path agai—”
The door flings open and clatters on the wall. I whip my head to see Vincent standing in his hellish disgust in the doorway. He snarls at the sight of Cassius near the window and rushes forward. Igniting the room aglow with heavenly light, Cassius stops Vincent in his tracks and disappears.
“Fucking damn it! We have to fucking relocate,” Vincent yells, turning his attention to me. “I should just kill you and be done with it.”
“Why the fuck haven’t you?” I ask, narrowing my eyes.
Grabbing my shirt, he hauls me forward. “Shut the fuck up.”
I swing at his boney arm. “You can’t, can you?”
Shoving me against the wall, he growls in my face. “I might not be able to kill you, but I can cut out your tongue, so I suggest you shut the fuck up like I asked and be a good mortal. We’re leaving.”
Shit. I have no choice but to comply.
