章節 40: Unexpected Intimacy

"Eliana's hand tightened around Sebastian's arm as they stepped into the dimly lit tavern. The unfamiliar sights and sounds of the demon realm pressed in on her, a constant reminder of how far from home they were.

Lito's wings twitched restlessly as he surveyed the raucous crowd. He was a creature of power and authority, yet even he seemed uneasy in this den of iniquity. Clearing his throat, he rumbled, his voice barely audible above the din, "'Welcome to the Obsidian Talon. I trust you'll find it... adequate.'"

Lydia's eyes widened as she took in the scene. 'This is an inn?' she whispered, incredulous. Sebastian merely shrugged. 'In the demon realm, one makes do.'"

As they reached the front desk, Lito's eyes scanned the man standing behind it with suspicion. The innkeeper's gaze lingered on the girls in a way that made Lito's stomach churn. 

"Eyes up here," Lito commanded in a sharp tone, addressing both the man and his wandering eyes.