The Demon Of Lust

10

~Lonely by Lauren Babic and Seraphim~

Demina's POV

It's been three weeks since I left Cali to go to New York. Three weeks since dad went back to wherever he's based at now. Three weeks since I've seen Agmos. Three weeks since I told him to leave. I've been back home in Cali for a few days since bringing mom back home. She wants to throw a party tonight because she hasn't been home in a while. Which is what I'm trying to do because it's what she wants.

I look at the dress bag that's hanging on the back of my bedroom door and look down. I have to get ready in a few hours. I am going to get coffee for my mom and I before getting the entire house set up for tonight. I throw my hair into a bun and get my ARCHERS hoodie and sweats on.

I have healed a lot. The wounds are no longer visible except the ones that were fresh when I was thrown into the sea which are under my breasts on my rib cage. The bruising on my face is gone and I head out to my car.

I head to the coffee shop and get my order placed. I look around searching for Agmos but don't see him. I sigh and stick my earbuds in and begin playing Lauren Babic's new cover song, Lovely.

I touch the stone hanging around my neck and I really hope he somehow knows I need him. My order is done and I head back home. I drink my coffee and make sure my mom is comfortable before I begin getting the house set up.

~5 hours later~

The house is set up, the food is here, mom is ready and waiting for guests to arrive, and I'm putting the finishing touches on my makeup. Mom delivered to tell me last minute I would be singing a few songs for the guests tonight. I look in the mirror at my reflection and smooth my hands over the dress.