Lucifer King

The Phoenix

"You should see the way the light dances off your hair. A million colors of hazel, golden and red" -Afterglow, Ed Sheeran

>IMPORTANT: If you didn't read the Author's Note, just for your information, I have uploaded chapters throughout the book, named ELIANA, THE GANG, LUCIFER, CADEN, HADES, and MADISON, which include some pictures that show the aesthetic of the characters! If you want you can check them out<3

※ Eliana's POV ※

I groaned slightly as the bright light washed over my eyes, disturbing my sleep. I brought my hand up and covered my eyes, blocking the light.

Good morning Eliana, I heard Kara speak softly.

I moaned as an answer to her, not really wanting to wake up yet, and she chuckled slightly.

Glad you're okay, she said and I sensed the sadness in her voice. Kara's voice was usually laced with power, confidence, and authority. That tone was different.

Why? What happened? I thought as I stirred and moved around the soft mattress that I was sleeping on, the light still disturbing my peace.

You... You had an awful... um, incident, she carefully said and I furrowed my eyebrows thinking about what she was talking about. In a second, the horrible memories came flowing through my mind.

My eyes snapped open and I let out a pained gasp as my heart clenched and ached inside my chest. I stood up into a sitting position and everything around me became blurry because of the tears that had already formed in my eyelids. The fresh hot tears streamed down my face, brushing over my cheeks and falling on my lap.

Eli, shh, everything's fine, you're safe! It's over.

The memories came crashing down on me, the fear choking me as I tried to breathe. I hugged my body tightly, hiding my chest from the world as I felt their hands on my skin, burning me.

"What- Whe- Where am I?" The panic that consumed me in seconds left me breathless and made my heart go crazy, while I looked around the bright room. My eyes scanned the room quickly looking for an exit.

Hey, Hey, you're safe here! No need to run!

I didn't realize that I was making so much noise while I cried and trembled on the bed before the wooden door burst open. A tall man with long white drapes and long hair, white as the snow, came through the door. His face looked worried and surprised as he looked at me, his bright icy blue eyes as wide as saucers. He was frozen for a second on the doorstep as he looked at me, his eyebrows pinched together.

I was ready to scream for help and hide underneath the bed but he immediately backed away and shut the door as quickly as he opened it.

What? Who was that?, I thought as I stood there, frozen in my place with my mouth agape.

I... I can't believe it... It's him!, Kara said completely shocked.

Who? Who is him?

"Dante! She's awake!" I heard a faint voice from outside and the name rung a few times in my mind.

Dante?

I was so confused as to what was happening that I didn't even realize that I had stopped crying. My breath was stuck in my throat and my sobs had calmed down as I looked expectantly at the door, confused and a little scared.

The door opened again, but quietly and slowly this time. I backed away on the bed and brought the white sheet up to my nose, covering my entire body. What is happening?