Chapter 12: A Day of Dread and Dusk

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Elara and Jasmine's expressions switched from embarrassment to a mixture of irritation and relief as Nymph stood at the doorway. Their interrupted moment was now replaced with a sense of anticipation and unease.

"You've finally arrived," Elara said, her voice strained with restrained annoyance

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"You've finally arrived," Elara said, her voice strained with restrained annoyance. "Just in the nick of time, I'd say."

"Yeah, thanks for interrupting our intimate moment," Jasmine muttered, her tone laced with sarcasm. "We were having a good time, you know?"

"I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long," she said, her voice calm and steady. She closed the door behind her with a soft click.

Nymph crossed her arms, her eyes narrowing as she took in the scene before her. "You know, I was watching both of you, and one thought kept nagging at me," she said, her voice low and dangerous. "Why the hell am I here, cleaning up after you? Elara, if you'd learned your lesson when you first dabbled in summoning...

 "Why the hell am I here, cleaning up after you? Elara, if you'd learned your lesson when you first dabbled in summoning

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She paused, taking a step closer to Elara. Her eyes flicked to Jasmine, and a hint of disdain appeared in her tone. "You spoiled her, coddled her, and now she's suffering because of it. And honestly? The way I see both of you-it's pathetic, and it's pissing me off." Nymph's gaze returned to Elara, her glare intense.

"I don't care about your excuses, or how scared the two of you are," Nymph continued, her voice taking on a chilling edge. "You played with fire, and now you're burning."

She paused, letting her words sink in before continuing, "I don't blame the demon, by the way. He's just doing what demons do best. But you two...you're the ones who put yourselves in this mess."

Elara snapped back at Nymph, her frustration bubbling up to the surface. "How quickly you forget the countless times I've helped you, Nymph," she said, her voice filled with bitterness.

When you were in trouble, I was always there for you, ready to help in any way I could. And now, when I need you, you're just going to stand there and taunt me, like some holier-than-thou judge?"
But no, go ahead, keep rubbing it in my face. Make me feel even more guilty for the mess I've made. That's real helpful. Thanks a lot." Her voice was laced with sarcasm, her anger flaring.

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