Lucifer's Daughter

Chapter 13- If it's not 'baroque' don't fix it

ITS SEPTEMBER BITCHES! IM CRYING. Fall is soon and I can already smell halloween! Ugh I love the smell of wet soil. *cries*.
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      🎧: Daydream by Ruelle

Chapter 13- If it's not 'baroque' don't fix it

I placed the book on my bed and noticed the maids had my sleepwear placed on there. It was a little skimpy for me but i don't really mind. It was a red silk pajama short and spaghetti strap camisole set with lace here and there. I wore them and decided to explore a little.

I wandered the halls of the grand castle. It was breath-taking. The baroque architecture was extravagantly detailed and lined with a rich gold color. I remembered Cogsworth's words in Beauty and the Beast. "If it's not 'baroque' don't fix it." I said to myself and fell into fits of laughter. He was one funny clock.

Armors lined up in the halls. I reached out to touch one gold armor but just as I touched it, it let our a growl and I shrieked. "My g-, I mean, oh my, you're actually real." I acted as if I was dusting my clothes. I cleared my throat. "It was uh nice meeting you." I told the moving armor thingy and he bowed in return. That was weird. Then again, it wasn't the weirdest thing that has happened to me since I got here.

I heard a distant male voice, yet I couldn't make out who it was or what he was saying. I followed where the sound lead me to and I ended up standing in front of an open door. There was dim light and the person's naked back was facing mine. He has killer back muscles, if I must say. He was only wearing black pants. The person turned so that I only saw his side profile and he leaned on the desk, clenching his jaw. I internally gasped when I recognized him as Erebus. That man is hot alright. 

He has a dangerous aura around him, but he is truly attractive. You can't help but feel enticed when you lay your eyes on him. He held a phone to his ear. "I'll pay you after you finish the job." He told the person on the phone. "I don't care. Put on your best show. Hang on a minute, I'll call you back." He suddenly said and I hid behind the nearest pillar. I heard footsteps growing closer. Shit I'm done for.

Suddenly Erebus appeared at my side. He grabbed me by my shirt and pulled me from behind the pillar and dragged me to his room.

Why do I keep doing this to myself? "Listen Thana, I don't have time for you. Why were you eavesdropping on me?!" He questioned. "I wasn't-" I started to say but he interrupted me. "Don't lie." He warned. "I'm not! I was just explorin-" He interrupted me again. "THANA!" He boomed. "I swear!" I replied frustratedly. "What did I say about your attire? Do you enjoy dressing up as a whore?" He said through gritted teeth. "I can wear whatever I want, Erebus! Stop slut-shaming me because I simply do not give two fucks. I surely don't comply to your orders nor anyone's!" I angrily stated.

"Hell, I could walk around naked if I wanted to!" I added. "Yeah, and let's see how long it takes for you to get raped." He argued. "Wouldn't you care!"

Erebus angrily walked towards me. "I really don't care what happens to you. But don't forget that you are hell's heir and you have a kingdom to look after! Unlike you, I give a crap about how this place ends up!" Erebus retorted. "You and that throne. FUCK IT! FUCK EVERYTHING!"

He grabbed my face and pulled me closer. "Don't speak to me that way or those lips will have another use." He warned. "Watch me!" I punched him in the stomach but he didn't seem fazed. "Try not to anger me once more, Thana." He said leaving my face violently. "You won't be happy of the outcome." He said and glided his fingers across my chest. I grabbed his hand and forcefully shoved it aside. "Stop touching me, Erebus." I stated and turned on my heel to leave. It's time to read that rulebook of Lucifer's.
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"Clear the passageways! I want every inch of this castle searched!"  I heard Erebus' voice booming through the castle. I sat up groggily and turned to the clock. "What the hell?! It's 3 fucking am. If being a hostage isn't enough, being unable to sleep is crossing the limit." I whined and removed the covers off me.

I exited my bedroom and bumped into a boyish looking guy, and he ran right through me. "I'll be back for you."He whispered and disappeared into thin air. A scream escaped my lips and I couldn't stop screaming after that. Six men and two women wearing black and white ensembles ran towards me. In the last couple of days, I had learned that it was the official servant's attire. "HE PASSED THROUGH ME! THROUGH ME!" I panicked and started pacing in the hall.
"Calm down, princess." They calmed me. "Stop calling me princess!" I exclaimed. "Where's Lucifer?!"

"His majesty is in hell today, he won't be here for a month." One of the servants said. "I hope he stays there." I scoffed and just as I caught a glimpse of Erebus, I angrily power-walked towards him. "Can I please know why the fuck a man just ran THROUGH me?!" I inquired furiously. "I wish he had taken you with him." He seethed. "It's all your fault the lost souls are out! I thought they hated Lucifer but after what he explained, they're after you. I wish you'd never been born and just died in your mother's womb!" He angrily stated. I was beyond hurt, but I pushed it aside seeing as there is a bigger problem. "After me? How?! Why?!!" I questioned.

"Let's talk in Lucifer's office." He spat and turned around, heading towards the office. "This should be interesting."

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"You're telling me that I'm something important to those Lost Souls or whatever but you won't tell me why?!" I argued. "It is not my place, Thana." He replied. "Ah, now you know your place? Did Luci fire- pants put you in the torture chambers?" I mocked. "Thana, I am not looking forward to being on Lucifer's bad side and definitely not for you." He spat.

A certain idea crossed my mind and as much as I would like to get the truth out of him, I wouldn't wanna do it this way. "Leave the office, Thana. I have many things to do. Lucifer left me in charge while he's in hell." Erebus tried to look busy. I dismissed my idea for later and remembered something of great importance. Why would Lucifer leave the in-between in the hands of Erebus?

"Actually Erebus, I am the heir to Lucifer's throne. If I read the rulebook he gave me clearly, then it means I should be in charge of the in-between! Why would he appoint you?" I asked rather intrigued. I knew what he was doing. "Stop this none sense, Thana! Leave at once!" He boomed. I couldn't accuse him of what I had in mind without further proof. "Fine, Erebus." I snapped and walked back to my room.

I wandered through the hallway trying to think of a possible way to find evidence to what Erebus did. I entered my room. I opened the rulebook Lucifer gave me and settled on the page that gave clear instructions of what the heir is to do when Lucifer is gone. 'The heir must take the regency of the in-between. The heir must stay alert at all times seeing the in-between is at it's most vulnerable when the true ruler is gone. If the heir was to be inconsiderate of the in-between's state and an invasion was to occur, then the regency was to be stripped of them.'

Could Erebus have truly lured in a lost soul to get rid of me?! If my enemy is a lost soul then I must know my enemy better than myself. I stood up and headed to the Library to find something on Lost Souls.