Crowned By The Devil - BOOK 3 ✔ (Unedited)

Chapter 5 (Rewrite)

My first meal as a Demon was intriguing. I had strawberry banana pancakes with some hashbrowns and bacon. Everything tasted heightened. The flavors were more robust, and so were the smells. Finishing my entire meal, I felt as though I was missing something. Not able to know what, I decided to order a shake, hoping it would suppress whatever craving I had.

Everyone had finished eating and was now watching Benny, who was going from table to table and talking to everyone. "I've never seen someone connect so easily," James admitted as Gabe, Clyde, and I watched Benny play around with Justin.

"Yeah. He's very social," Clyde mumbled as he pulled out his phone before texting away.

We all went back into silence, and I looked around to see all the guys conversing.

"Clyde! Clyde," Benny screamed as he ran over to us.

Clyde looked up from his phone and glared at his little brother, standing before the table. "What did I tell you about screaming and running in public? We must be mindful of other people around us," he warned sternly.

Benny's smile dropped a little, "Sorry," he mumbled.

"It's okay buddy. What's up?"

"Can I drive with Justin? He's super funny," Benny asked whilst jumping up and down. I smiled at how adorable it was.

Clyde rubbed the back of his head, "I don't know, bud," he mumbled.

"Pleaseee," Benny begged.

"Sure. But you have to get someone else to go with you, too," I butt in.

He squealed in joy and ran back to Justin. I turned to Clyde, who was just staring at me. "What?" I shrugged.

He shook his head and went back to his phone. My senses started to heighten, and I felt the hairs on my arm stand up as if it sensed danger. I looked around, and voices started to echo around in my head. My head snapped towards the window where the voices were coming from.

"You okay?" James mumbled next to me. I turned to him to see him with worry written all over his face.

I nodded my head. "Everything is just a bit stronger," I mumbled back.

I turned my attention back to the window and peeked through the blinds trying to find the person the voice belonged to.

"Yes, boss," the voice spoke.

I looked around and saw five black SUVs parked across the street. I looked at the first driver and saw him on the phone. "Do you have an eye on the kid? We need to keep an eye on him until tomorrow," the voice said.

"Yes, boss. He's in a restaurant with a group of guys. They must be his friends," the driver replied.

"Just keep an eye on him and don't take any actions unless there is a threat," his boss yelled.

"Copy that," he replied before hanging up. I released the blinds and turned to James.

"We got to go now," I alerted him.

I got up from my seat and gestured for him to wait. I then walked over to Justin, who was still playing with Benny.

"Hey Benny, can you give me a minute with Justin?" I asked him. He nodded his head with a smile and walked over to Clyde.

I gestured for the guys to surround me, and they did. "There are five black SUVs outside across the street. They are after Clyde. Justin and Randy, you take Benny with you and race home. Drive separately from us and make sure the kid isn't seen when you get outside. We will leave first, then you two can leave with Benny. Clyde will drive with us so that they will follow us. Do not drive towards the house except for Justin. Everyone acts casual," I stated.