Love In The Underworld

Ch 26: Unsettling Footsteps

Y/n's eyes met Alastor's, feeling an unnerving intensity. His gaze seemed to pierce through the celebration, focusing solely on her.

The room fell silent, sensing the weight of Alastor's stare.

Charlie broke the tension. "Vaggie, let's go check out those footsteps."

Vaggie nodded, and together they headed upstairs, leaving the group behind.

Nifty, distracted by a scurrying roach, darted after it, disappearing into the shadows.

Y/n tried to shake off Alastor's unsettling gaze, but it lingered.

"What's going on with Alastor? He's been weird all day." Husker whispered.

Angel Dust leaned in. "I know, right? And now those creepy footsteps..."

"Do you think it's related to the hotel?" Cherry Bomb asked.

Y/ns eyes drifted back to Alastor, and she felt a sudden flush rise to her cheeks. For a fleeting moment, she saw a hint of longing and desire in his eyes, a glimmer of vulnerability beneath his stoic exterior.

Alastor's expression returned to neutral, but the Reader's heart raced.

Upstairs, Charlie and Vaggie crept down the dimly lit hallway, following the footsteps.

Suddenly, the creaking stopped. An eerie silence fell.

"Do you think we're alone?" Charlie whispered.

Vaggie's eyes scanned the shadows. "I don't know, but let's find out."

They approached a door, slightly ajar. Charlie pushed it open, revealing a room shrouded in darkness.

A figure emerged from the shadows. Charlie's eyes widened.

"Dad?!"

Lucifer, Charlie's father, beamed with joy. "Charlie!"

He rushed forward, sweeping Charlie into a warm embrace. Charlie hesitated for a moment before hugging him back.

Vaggie watched, surprised by the heartfelt reunion.

Lucifer held Charlie at arm's length, admiring her. "It is so good to see you!"

Charlie smiled, a mix of happiness and confusion. "Its good to see you too dad. What are you doing here?"

Lucifer's grin grew wider. "Just wanted to surprise my daughter. And perhaps... get involved in your little adventure."