Page 36 of Satan's Son

Chapter 14

I was going back to Earth; it was official. The large man with the funny-shaped beard at my hearing had said it himself.

The downside was that I was going back as someone else. I couldn’t use my old name, but I did get to keep my first name and they even said I could pick my own last name.

I was returning at the age I left Earth. Unfortunately, my family wasn’t around anymore. I couldn’t bring myself to think about that. I was starting a new life and this time I didn’t have parents or a family.

Although, they did rule something else great in my favor; Ethan had to come back to Earth with me, and he would have to stay until I settled in.

Needless to say, Ethan wasn’t keen on the idea of going to Earth in a form in which people could actually see him.

“So, big boy, you looking forward to getting back into college?” I nudged Ethan, smiling at him.

“I’ve never been to college.” Ethan looked at me dryly.

“Well, you are in for a world of fun.”

I lied. If he knew what college was really like, I was sure he would be dragging his feet more than he already was.

“Whatever.” He continued to pack his bags.

“How come you get to bring stuff, and I can’t bring my stuff?”

“You don’t have stuff to take.”

He had a point. “No, wait, I do! I could take some of your books with me.”

His head snapped in my direction, his face priceless. “No.”

“Come on.” I frowned at him. “I don’t want to start my new life with nothing.”

“You will have everything you need. They told you that at the hearing.”

“Yeah, but that’s like a house, a car, and money in a bank account. What can I put in the house?”

“After your ego walks in, there won’t be much room.” He laughed.

“No, wait!” I jumped off the bed, I did have something to take with me. “I have my key.”

“You aren’t taking the key, Addison.”

“But you said it was mine.”

“Yes, for you to use to get back into Hell.” Ethan looked at me as if I was small child who didn’t understand English. “Drop it. You aren’t taking the key.”

“Fine,” I huffed and crossed my arms.

“Have you chosen your last name yet?” Ethan had been annoying me about this for ages. Apparently, that was the only thing holding things up now. Once I decided, we could leave.

“I was thinking of something strong and mean.”

He scoffed.

“Like Beast.” I smiled at him.

He shook his head. “You’re kidding.”

I was, but heck, my hobby was annoying Ethan. “Nope.”

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