SHE'S THE DEMON

17

Hi guyss finally we have Reya's pov we also get to know specific things in this chapter.

so, let's get it

I can still feel his lips on mine I caress my lips with my finger. The moment I got home, I replay our kiss over and over in my head, the kiss felt surreal, I felt alive breathing away from the dark. I sigh resting my back against the front door and sliding down, I grip my hands and place them on my chest.

The way he held me, caressed my body with closure and how his gaze gave me so much respect and care. I smile. The love I've always wanted and tried to protect, I finally get it. It feels so good to hear my heart race again. To be held, cherished, and loved like a mate.

"Being married sure is nice" I mutter remembering our mini conversation after our kiss. I tried to clear my fogged head fast so, I could listen to him speak about his family. There was nothing I could say or add to our conversation considering family never existed for me so, I just listened.

But then, I thought about what it would be like to be with his family I smile at the thought and I remember the meeting we had on Thursday with the council. The joy in me is extinguished and my heart is filled with pain, betrayal and regret.

*Flashback*

The night wind is cold and harsh blowing against my face. My demonic flight carried me against the wind's direction. I follow my father towards the outskirts of the city. Council meetings are usually held every two weeks. It's usually only for high-ranking demons. The high-ranking demon lords who, have been appointed by the Demon king or hold long-standing or ancient family power. My father is none of those but he earned his seat with his brutality.

The council inviting me to the meeting felt weird, they never called outsiders or their children except if they were to attend the meeting formally. The meeting didn't feel formal, the usual fortnight meeting didn't hold and instead, it was a summoning request. I frown, watching my fatherland and I descend, landing a few feet away from him. The land is bare except for the dust beneath my boots. I look around my eyes glowing to see the dark surrounding. A large pentagon demonic circle is drawn on the ground and I walk towards it.

"Is this where the meeting is holding?" I ask pointing to the circle.

"Don't ask useless questions" He answers bumping my shoulder and walking into the circle. I scowl, fucker, you just have to be annoying with your words. He stands in the first inscribed circle it glows bright where he stands, and the second inscribed circle is dark waiting for the other person, me to activate it.

"Get in" He commands glaring at me with red eyes.

"Bite me" I retort walking into the circle and standing in the inscribed circle. Energy hums in me as I pull myself, drawing energy from me. The circle glows, the spell complete. I close my eyes letting the circle teleport me to where the meeting will be held.

Dark energy wraps around me, I feel comfortable with the cold hold over me. Opening my eyes, I stand facing the elder council. They sit surrounding me in a circle, twelve of them sitting at twelve points.

I kneel, placing my left hand on my left knee and bow. My father stood beside me hands in his pockets.

"Rise Striyx, you have graced us with your presence."

"The honour is mine elders," I say pitching my voice high enough to reach their ears. I stand up, glancing at my father. He stares straight ahead ignoring my presence.

"Let us get to the reason we are here tonight" The First elder spoke. He is one of the youngest demon elders his flaming red hair is cast down his back stopping by his shoulders his eyes are black with no shred of white irises he wears a red Robe that matches his hair with gold patterns.