Synching With the Devil's Son

Chapter 71

Bella's P.O.V.

Once the water starts to cool, I get out and get dressed in the clothes Lucien has left for me. The bath helped, but only a little. I feel like I've been stretched out and then pinched back together, it's very uncomfortable. I can't be upset though...Lucien was wonderful, brought out sensations in me I didn't know were possible. I have a few days to recover before he comes home, I just hope it's enough time because I want him to make good on his promise. Then I think about what Lucien said before he left. He's going to Hell to speak to his father, about me I assume. What does he have to talk about? Are we not allowed to be together because I am human? That doesn't seem right, his mother was human, but maybe his father already picked someone else out for his son. Lucien told me how he was never given a choice over anything when he was younger. What if his father is pissed off Lucien has a solid interest in me, how do I deal with an irritated Devil? Shit, the fact Lucien's father is the Devil makes me really nervous, so much so that my stomach sours just thinking about him. I try to imagine what the Devil is like...Lucien said he looks a lot like his father, but all the paintings and art depicting the Devil show him as a monster. Wait, isn't he a fallen angel? I'm so confused that I take a long stride toward the door, not remembering why Lucien drew me a bath in the first place, and grimace in pain.

I sigh heavily and decide I cannot be around my family until I'm not sore 'down there' anymore. I don't want them to be upset with Lucien, or me, even though I'm almost nineteen. It's one thing knowing your daughter/sister is having sex, but quite another to be reminded because said daughter/sister cannot even walk straight. Yep, I've got to leave and I think I'll go see Trish and talk to her about my astounding and very fulfilling night.

I head out to the kitchen to grab a quick breakfast of leftover eggs and bacon. I can hear my Dad coming in from feeding the animals because he's stomping his feet on the porch. When he enters the kitchen and sees me, he smiles broadly. "Hi sweetie! I am sure you know Lucien just left." I nod at him since my mouth is full of eggs. "He's a nice young man, Bella, I approve."

"Thanks Dad, he is a great guy," I confirm. We're quiet for a few minutes when I finally say, "Do you need me around here today? I want to go over and see Trish. She said Tommy is selling his car and and I want to follow up on that."

He smiles at me. "I've got everything under control this morning, but we have two families coming over this afternoon. One to look at the dogs, and the other is interested in Miss Millie." Miss Millie is a young Palomino with the sweetest disposition and temperament. I hope she finds her forever home with a loving family. "If you could be back around three, that would be helpful."

"Sure Dad, that should be fine," I promise, looking at the time on my phone. How long does it take Lucien to get to Hell? After a moment of silence, I turn to my father and ask, "Would you mind if I meet with the family coming to see Miss Millie? You know how much I love that horse and want her to find her forever family."

"Of course! I can't think of a better person to advocate on Miss Millie's behalf," my father says effusively. "Here are my keys, take my car, I know you don't even have a bike anymore," he says sadly.

I know he feels guilty for not being able to afford another car for me to drive, and the last thing I want him to feel is shame."Thanks," I say, grabbing his keys. "It was an old bike and an even older car, I'll manage," I tell him, kissing his cheek. I walk as normally as I can to the front door, trying not to act like the junction between my legs feels like it's been disassembled and put back together wrong, and I walk out the door, heading to Trish's.