章 87: The Angel Yuriel

[🎶 It Ain't Me – Kygo, Selena Gomez.]

THE KING'S GUARD, armoured [Eldritch Spectres], bowed as Lilith came up on the baroque hallway. One of them held out a hand made out of literal shadow to the high doors, keeping them open until she walked through. He shut it again and hit the gilded dragonlatch, and they took their positions stoutly. Out of their silver helmets shined eyes made of pouring smoke.

Lilith's pencil heels clicked smoothly on the marble floors of the bedroom. It was the size of the entire penthouse suite at the city's most prominent Innhouse. Sexy purple iris scanned the lavish interior. Lilith frowned.

"This had better not be a booty call, Meph! You are new to S Rank, but I've had men flogged for less. I left behind a very attractive couple to come here. At least have the balls to come out and—"

"I DIDN'T ASK YOU TO COME HERE!"

"YES, YOU DID! MOTHERFUCKER!"

"WHEN?"

"WHEN YOU NEARLY KILLED OUR FUCKING DAUGHTER!"