The Reaper

Chapter 12

After breakfast and getting ready, we made our way out to the local town. I don't mind the heat, but the city down here is actually really cool. Some of the people here are questionable, but most of the ones that were born here are so nice!

This is not at all what I thought Hell would be like; I was expecting things such as suffering and heartache, things that I was taught not only from a human religious standpoint, but also by the Reaper Association.

What else have they lied to us about, I wonder...

Beleth and Vox showed me everything, even a lavafall, which was gorgeous as it is surrounded by gems and stones that cascades a stunning glow of shining colors against the heated liquid. And of course I was shown the castle; Lucifer's castle, a truly magnificent sight.

"So, am I going to meet Lucifer or not?" I ask, "Since I am technically a citizen of Hell now, it only makes sense for me to meet him."

"And considering he is your father-in-law." Vox adds causing me to pause in my tracks.

"Wait, so you're..."

"Lucifer's son?" Beleth finishes my question, "Yes, I am." I looked over to Voxon, who put his hands up in defense,

"Don't look at me," he says, "you two are the royals in this relationship." Now I'm curious,

"Wait, so you're not a royal demon too?" I asked; Vox simply shook his head, "Then, how did you two meet?" Both boys looked at each other then back at me, both clearly nervous of how to answer my question.

"Let's go check out the beach." Beleth suggests in an attempt to change the subject. Okay, yeah, there's a story here and I'm going to find out what it is.

"If you two don't tell me the truth," I say, "neither of you will get to lay a hand on me again." A jolt of terror struck them both with my threat, "That's right, you'll never get to see my naked body again or touch me until you tell me the truth of how you met."

A low growl erupted both of their chests, making my heated center drip with desire.

"You dare threaten to keep your body away from us?" A smirk played my lips as I pulled myself from their grasps.

"On my life." Within a blink of an eye, they both had me pinned against a brick building,

"Fine," Beleth says, his hot breath lingering on the base of my neck as his hand travels up my torso until it latches itself against my neck, squeezing enough to make me gasp, but not enough to steal my breath entirely. "We will tell you, but, after we do, you will have to do what we say in the bedroom from now on."

"Is he clear?" Voxon asks, his teeth latching to my ear with a soft bite. I nodded,

"I'd rather you tell me without having to, what, give myself to both of you?" Both of them chuckled,

"Take our deal, or you'll never know the truth until we decide to share it." Vox commands. A soft growl sounded under my breath as I decided to give in to them.

"Fine." I say, "Now, tell me." They grabbed my wrists and pulled me away with them. Although I'm scared, I knew I wanted to know the truth; so, let's see what secrets I can uncover now that I'm a princess of Hell.

When we reached a local cafe, we were escorted to an upstairs area, dedicated as a VIP section. Vox ordered us some drinks while Beleth sat down with me, staring out the window. "I hate secrets." I say, staring down at my lap, unsure how to say what I wanted to say. "I've always hated secrets. The last secret that was kept from me, cost me someone I valued most in the world." I glance up for a moment to see Beleth's eyes back on me,

"What happened?" He asked, but I didn't want to talk about it, so I merely shook my head.

"Just please, don't keep secrets from me." I beg, "Please. Because I don't think I can be in a marriage where secrets are kept from me." Vox returned with our drinks and sat with us, "Promise me, both of you, don't keep secrets from me."

Vox, clearly confused by the request, looked to Beleth who nodded, "You have my word." I then turned my attention back to Vox,

"Do I have your word as well?" I ask,

"Of course." He tells me. I nod, taking a sip of my drink before taking a breath and stared at them both,

"So," I say, "how did you two meet?" The two shared another glance before Vox cleared his throat and began their story...