I don’t want to die… or become a demon that’s for sure. But I also can’t bear the thought of not being with my demons. Maybe if I don’t break the curse, we can all just stay here, in this town, forever.
I shake my head from that selfish thought. I want them to be free. If I go to the afterlife with them, I will be with them forever.
The thought sounds nice. But then I think about Jules and Carter and how I would be leaving them behind and that makes my heart ache.
“I won’t let you do it, Dani. So stop with the thoughts right now. I can hear your mind spiraling.”
“I wish you told me this weeks ago.” He pulls me into his chest. The scent of eucalyptus fills my nose, and I inhale.
“I know, I’m sorry. I’m a dick for keeping that from you and the guys. They didn’t know that little part.”
“You know I would choose the three of you over this town any day, right? I don’t give a fuck about this place. I do however, care about my humanity.”
He kisses my head, and I melt in his arms.
“Let’s get some rest. We don’t have to talk about this tonight.”I tilt my head up and kiss his lips again.
“I love you,” he whispers into my mouth.
“I love you too. So much.” I nestle my head on his shoulder and rest my hand over his heart and over my necklace.
I’m going to free my men of their curse and willingly give them my soul. They already have it. They have every single piece of me, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Part Two
Chapter 27
Dani
“By the shimmer of the ruby’s gleam,
In shadows cast, let’s weave a dream.
From within this gem so red,
I summon forth what’s long been dead.
Soul of longing, heed my call,
Slip from the necklace, let darkness fall.
In this hour, with whispered breath,
Awaken the heart, embrace thy death.
Rise from the depths below,
In this ruby’s light, your power shall grow.
So it is spoken; now let it be,
From ruby’s grasp, I set free!”
I chant once again.
“Ugh! This is so frustrating!” I drop the grimoire onto the hard marble floor of the living room and stomp back and forth.
“Dani, just calm down. You’ll get it. I know you will,” Amelia exclaims as she holds Jules, who leans against her on the large couch.
