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Splat. Splat. Splat.
I take a shaky breath, watching him cautiously. Waiting for the proverbial shoe to drop.
I remember what happened when I released Lust and the carnage that followed.
And as I look into these eyes, I’m sure of what I have set free.
Who has been feeding Nate his power.
He raises me so our eyes are level.
Splat. Splat. Splat.
He pulls me closer.
I’m nose to nose with him now.
A demon who thrives on pain.
There has been plenty of that here. I felt him stir as soon as I arrived. Years of pain and blood have soaked into the walls.
Of screams.
Of death.
And he finally speaks.
‘I should like to hear you whisper my name, Conduit. Because soon, all you will be capable of is screaming it.’
‘Alistor…’ I whisper through trembling lips. I swallow, blood sliding down my throat. 'A prince of Hell who becomes stronger the more suffering he causes. Lord of Pain.’
Chapter 9
Pain
Iwas right. My name does sound perfect on her lips.
I have never smelled anything as sweet as the scent of her pain.
And I haven’t even started.
Oh, my sweet girl. My delicious Little Sacrifice.
I can not wait to play with you properly.
She trembles, looking at me as I hold her in my hands like the little doll she is.
Her feet dangle inches from the ground, dripping blood.
But she looks at me like I’m her salvation, damnation and retribution.
I’ll be all those things and so much more.
I bring her close, inhaling her scent. I see the goosebumps erupt on her skin and hear the fearful tremor of her breath.
She jumps as a low growl ripples from my chest.
‘My lord of Pain,’ she whispers, her voice low and trembling. ‘I… I am at your service.’ She lowers her gaze, finding my stare too intimidating. ‘I have set you free,’ she continues. ‘Just asI swore I would.’ She swallows again, preparing for her next words. ‘And now, I ask nothing more than what you promised me. Help me get my revenge. Help me end the Brotherhood-’
