Chapter 0217

"Princess," I breathed as I stepped forward, but she recoiled away.

"No, let's get this over with. I can't handle the waiting. It's breaking my heart." She gushed as she closed her eyes tight.

"Ours too." Knox whispered, but any other response was cut off as we watched Charlotte summon Astaroth, her determination unwavering. The air around us crackled with dark energy as the demon appeared, his presence commanding and malevolent. With a wave of his hand, we were whisked away, transported through a swirling vortex of shadows and whispers.

When the world solidified around us, we stood once more in the eerie cathedral from earlier. The blood-red moon cast everything in an ominous shade, bathing the ancient stone and flickering candles in crimson light. Astaroth lounged atop the altar, his gaze sweeping over the three of us with an unsettling mixture of amusement and curiosity.

"So, we have made up our minds?" Astaroth asked, his eyes lingering on each of us in turn. His fingers absently fussed with the ears of a massive black dog at his side. "Oh, ignore Fluffy," he said with a grin. "He's a hellhound."

Charlotte stepped forward, her eyes blazing with resolve. "Yes, we've made up our minds."

I couldn't help but glance warily at the hellhound. Its eyes glowed with an otherworldly fire, and its presence added an extra layer of menace to the already oppressive atmosphere. I stood beside Knox, feeling the tension radiate from him as he kept his eyes locked on the hellhound.

"And what conclusion have you reached?" Astaroth's voice was smooth, almost mocking. "Do tell."

offer," Charlotte said firmly, her voice echoing in the vastness of the cathedral. "But there are

be interesting." Astaroth

return. This truce is non-negotiable." Charlotte didn't waver. Astaroth chuckled, a low, rumbling sound that sent chills down my

Kane has put to you." she blurted out, a look of surprise crossing the demon's face quickly as he eyed me

if I can

my hand landing on Knox and Charlotte's

needs to seem that

believe... one they have betrayed you with, correct?" He asked,

ears. not

nodded.

in mind, Kane..

she is already jealous of Charlotte she wants Knox and I for herself and will be gullible enough to believe anything if it involves her

truthfully.

speak?" Astaroth asked,

"No." I replied coldly.

I would rather snap my dick off and eat it." Knox grunted firmly, his eyes flashing to

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