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Demon.
There’s a demon here.
I place a hand over my mouth to smother the sound that wants to escape. I have no idea what it even is—a gasp maybe, or even a sob.
Demon.
Here.
In the hotel.
Since my parents died, I’ve been wandering aimlessly, hunting monsters and desperate to find the bastard who stole them from me. But demons are immensely rare, and no matter how many vampires, werewolves, ghouls, succubus, wendigo, and more I killed…I was never able to get in contact with one. Even crossroad demons stayed clear of me, as if they heard my name whispered through the monster network and knew that vengeance tainted my blood.
And even if I find a demon…how will I face it? I can’t even say the word without breaking down.
I understand the chances of this demon being the same one who murdered my family are slim to none, but a part of me can’t help but wonder…
What if itisthe same monster?
What if the creature I’ve been hunting for all of these years is a hallway away from me?
My heart ricochets off my rib cage, the noise almost deafening, and I quickly place my free hand over my chest as if that can somehow stop the incessant beating of the organ.
I need to call Becka.
Now.
My best friendpicks up on the second ring, her voice drowsy with sleep.
“Lil? What—?”
“It’s a demon,” I blurt, casting furtive glances in both directions to ensure I’m still alone in the lobby. Not that I expect anyone to even be here this late at night—or is it morning already? “The creature who murdered that couple… I think it’s a demon.”
“I know.”
“What?”
“I just figured it out. The crystals glowing blue means that a demon is nearby. I tried to call you, but—”
But I was out of it. Because there’s a demon in the hotel.
I can hear the sound of shuffling as Becka moves around in bed, and then her voice comes back clearer.
“Tell me what’s going on.”
So I do, starting with what I found out about Sid and then ending with what he told us. I even mention my strange encounter with Levi.
“You think the sexy British man is the demon? You think that you might havesleptwith a demon?”
“Maybe? I don’t know, Becks.” The idea of it makes me throw up a little in my mouth. “There’s something about Levi that isn’t quite right.”
I distractedly run my fingers through my red hair as I think of the handsome man who has captured my attention.
I don’t want to believe that Levi murdered those people…but I don’t know him. Not really. And the way he disappeared at dinner last night…
If he is a demon, then I’ll do what I need to do, regardless of my feelings.
Somehow.
