Beyond His Evil

Seven

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"You seem lost," the voice said, and as I recognized the person behind it, my already sour mood worsened.

Out of all the people I could have encountered, it had to be the demon. I turned around to check if he was directly behind me, but thankfully he wasn't. However, I couldn't see him anywhere, which was horrifying.

Frowning, I turned back around and collided with something, causing me to take a few steps back in pain.

I held my forehead and winced, exclaiming, "Ouch! What the hell?"

I looked at the someone I had collided with, and there stood Devon, shirtless.

My eyes widened as they trailed down his well-toned chest and landed on his defined abs. I had only seen one guy shirtless before, and it didn't even come close to comparing to Devon's physique. That was probably why my heart was racing.

Trying to ignore the distraction, I directed my attention to his face. He was much taller than me, making it difficult to glare at him, but I managed. "I have somewhere to go, demon. Get out of my way," I told him.

He smiled slightly and said, "I've already told you, my name is..."

"I don't care! I'll call you whatever I want. Now please," I gestured with my hands, "teleport out of my way."

He pointed behind him with his thumb and said, "If you go that way, you'll end up getting even more lost because that path doesn't lead anywhere near your room."

I tilted my chin defiantly. "I'm not lost. I'm just taking a stroll, which you are interrupting. I know my way back. If you'll excuse me, I would like to breathe without your presence," I declared, attempting to move past him. However, he moved as well, successfully blocking my path.

Glaring at him, I demanded, "Move!"

I noticed a hint of amusement in his crimson eyes as he tormented me by moving closer.

Stepping back, I tried to control the fear creeping into me. "Get out of my way." Unfortunately, my voice wasn't as firm and confident as I had hoped.

"Why do you fear me so much, Kira?" he questioned, taking a step closer with each word.

I continued to move backward as he advanced. "I don't fear anything about you."

At that moment, the worst thing happened. I backed into a tree, leaving me with nowhere else to go. Devon was now closer than I wanted, closer than I wished.

Panicking, I opened my mouth and screamed, "Evelyn!"

His lips twitched as if he were holding back a laugh.

I didn't care. I repeated, "Evelyn!"

"I've noticed that you like screaming her name a lot when we're together," he remarked.

I shot him a fiery glare. "Keep your...your observations to yourself and get out of my way!"

He moved even closer until we were touching, and I could feel his body heat. The amusement still lingered in his eyes; he was enjoying this.

"Why are you stammering?" he whispered, leaning closer to my neck and trapping me with his arms on either side of my head.

"I...I..." I felt paralyzed and hopeless.

I shivered when he ran his nose along my neck, sniffing me. In that terrifying moment, I realized it was the good kind of shiver, the kind that would make you lean closer for something else. By the gods, Kira, he's using his powers on you.

Why hadn't I kneed him in the groin already?

"Do you know demons can sense fear, Kira? And right now..." His lips brushed against my ear. "The scent of your fear is all I smell."

In a desperate attempt, I threw my head back and swung my fist at his face, but it completely backfired. He effortlessly caught my fist in his hand and pulled me closer to him. I struggled against him, but it was futile.

"Let me go!" I pleaded, my voice barely a whisper.

He smirked, delight shining in his crimson eyes.

I was furious. "You may deceive everyone here, but I see through your act."

His eyebrows shot up, pretending to be surprised.

"I know exactly what you are, and let me tell you, your lies don't work on me."

He chuckled. I despised him. "Tell me, hunter, what am I exactly?"

I wanted to punch his beautiful face while responding.

"You're a demon, and you're evil. You represent everything that's tearing the world apart. You're everything we fight against."

He stared at me for a while, a smile gracing his lips. "You hunters are completely ignorant of the real danger," he said, his once amused eyes growing darker. "And you might never know until it's too late."

I looked at him, unsure of what to say. What did he mean?

Before I could comprehend what was happening, I felt like I was falling. I closed my eyes and screamed, unconsciously wrapping my arms around him.

What was happening? I couldn't die now. My mother needed me, and I needed her.

When the sensation subsided, I opened my eyes and found myself in my room. He had teleported us here, and...Devon and I were hugging. I quickly moved away from him, putting as much distance between us as possible.

He looked around the room and then back at me. He gave me another smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Good night, Kira."

And then he was gone.

I tried to calm my racing heart.

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