Enthrallment : The Twisted Trust

chapter 14: Don't let the devil touch you

Secret of hotel

The Nia Hotel was originally a home built by the first witch for mages. Over time, it was transformed into the Nia Hotel, a haven where wealthy mages and devils from hell meet to indulge in their greed, lust, and to flaunt ans abuse their power. Here weak mage was treated as lowlife. It was just like hell, but on earth

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I woke up, not in my room, but i was standing in empty hotel lobby. There was no one at the reception desk, and I stood there alone.

"Emelia," someone called from behind me. I turned around.

He was dressed in an elegant black outfit adorned with silver and ruby details. A ruffled shirt, a fitted waistcoat, and a long coat with intricate embroidery gave him a distinguished look. His face was partially hidden by a black mask and a wide-brimmed black hat. Long silver hair framed his face, and he held a cane, adding to his mysterious aura.

"Hi, Emelia," he said in a husky voice.

"Who are you?" I asked, stepping back as a primal instinct urged me to run.

I don't know how I got here.

I don't know how to get out.

"We've met before, in this lobby. Did you forget?"

I stared at him in confusion. He removed his hat, but his face remained covered. Only his eyes were visible-black with violet pupils.

"Devil," I whispered.

I turned and ran through the endless lobby, searching for a way out, but there were no doors, no exits.

Panting, I stopped, realizing I was trapped.

He appeared in front of me, raising his hand and bringing it closer. Suddenly, a strong hand grabbed me from behind and pulled me out of the hellish place.

I woke up in my bed, panting and out of breath. He was sitting beside me, holding my hands.

"Are you okay?" he asked, his eyes filled with concern.

"What was that? Was it a dream? It felt too real."

"Calm down. Let me get you a glass of water."

He brought me a glass, and I gulped it down.

"It wasn't a dream," he said, sitting next to me on corner of bed. "He was inside your soul."

"What?"

"Every person has two bodies: a physical one and a soul. While you're sleeping, it's easier to interfere with your soul, and that's what he did."

"How did I come back?"

"I brought you back."

"You can do that?"

"Yes. Listen, Emelia," he said, looking serious.

" Don't ever let devil touch you in any realm"

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It was early in the morning. We were back at his home in the human realm.

It felt nice to be back here.
I felt safe and protected.

We were both sitting at the dining table. He had done the cooking and served breakfast. I sat across from him, sipping my tea with milk while he sipped his coffee.

I broke the silence by asking, "Hey, wizard."

"Hmm?" he responded.

"How can my blood help you?"

"What's that?" he questioned, tilting his head in confusion.

He set down his mug, rested his elbow on the table, and put his hand on his chin. "Hey, wizard," he mimicked in a high pitch. "Why do you keep calling me that? I have a name."

Yes, he did, but I couldn't say his name.

"Come on, call me by my name. Go on," he said, smiling hopefully.

I didn't know what to say. I couldn't say his name. I looked away, avoiding his eyes, and felt bad.

He straightened up, his eyes widening as he finally got a hint. "You forgot my name?" he said.

Shit
Yes, I did.
I didn't look at him or answer.

"You are so mean," he said. "How can you forget my name?"

"Well, I-I had no intention of accepting your deal, and at that time, I was too occupied with other things, so I forgot."

He sighed. "It's Levi."

"Okay"

"Now call me by my name."

"There is no need to call you by your name now."

He looked at me, waiting.
I gave up.
It was just a name.
"Um, Levi?" It came out as a question, but whatever.

He gave me a big smile.
It was childish.
It was pretty.

"I love it."

"Your name?" I asked.

"My name from your lips," he said.

I felt something weird inside me. Heat rushed to my cheeks.

Later when I went back to my room. I realized he never answered my question.