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Lucifer looked down at the two men who now stood before his throne.

"And? How is it looking?"

His demanding undertone betrayed how tense the lord of hell was at the moment, which is why they both got straight to the point. Zayn first.

“My hunt was successful. All five are dead, ”he announced flatly. Zayn was restless. He wanted to get back to Nyria as soon as possible because he had a bad feeling on his hunt. 

"You've only been gone an hour," Lucifer mumbled in surprise and raised his eyebrows.

"Very good. You can then go. "

Zayn just nodded, then he was gone. The devil's gaze fell on Ty.

"And?" He wanted to know. The youth bowed slightly. 

“Unfortunately, I haven't learned too much. However, there is good news. "

Lucifer's eyebrows rose again, tense and surprised.

"I hear."

Ty shifted uncertainly from one foot to the other.

"Fare found out that I was actually working for someone else," he muttered softly. The devil jumped up roaring. 

"And what's good about it?" He roared. Ty raised her hands. 

“So wait a moment! Fare and I had a conversation. "

Only slowly did Lucifer settle back on his throne.

"And?"

The youth bowed again.

“Fare won't tell anyone. As long as no one from heaven is harmed, I can also collect information unhindered. "

Lucifer inclined his head.

"So it helps you so to speak."

Ty nodded.

"Yes, but it gets better!"

"Even better?"

Now Lucifer was curious, Ty also noticed, which is why he continued unhindered. “I told her that I needed an item from Ezekiel. She contacts me, should she find out where such an item is. " 

A satisfied smile appeared on Lucifer's face.

“Nice job, Ty. You can then go. "

The man nodded and disappeared, as did Zayn. Lucifer stayed in the empty room and rubbed his chin thoughtfully. You could rely on Fare, he knew that much. Hopefully Nereus didn't get wind of this!

"Nyria?"

Silence. The bad feeling I had got worse, which is why I hurriedly searched one room after the other. I searched everyone except the kitchen. I rushed down the stairs.

"Nyria!" I called again.

Arrived in the kitchen I saw another figure disappear, then Nyria turned to me in panic.

"Zayn!", She breathed and rushed towards me. I pulled her into my arms.

"Who was that? What happened? ”I said softly. Tears glittered in her eyes and her cheeks were flushed. What had happened here? 

"He was here!" She breathed and looked up at me with wide eyes.

"Who? Nereus? ”I replied restlessly. She shook her head. 

"No, Ezekiel!" She whispered.

Part of my world just collapsed. If Ezekiel had been here, Nyria was in dire danger again.

"Why didn't you call me or Fare right away, damn it?" I yelled, which made her flinch and take a step back.

“Because he didn't immediately reveal himself. He was here all of a sudden and pretending to be a friend. He only revealed himself shortly before your arrival. "

I ran a hand through my hair.

"Has he done something to you?" I mumbled, looking at her worriedly. She didn't seem hurt, but that didn't have to mean anything. She shook her head in confusion. 

"N-No, I'm fine, don't worry," she breathed and wrung her hands.

"Did he say anything decisive?" I persisted. She was silent, seemingly to think, then shook her head. 

“No, as I said, he offered me help because of my skills but that was before he told me who he is. Of course I was suspicious, I didn't believe for a second that he was a friend as he claimed. "

I sighed softly and kissed the top of her head.

“Don't worry, dear. You have done nothing wrong. Pack your most important things together, we'll get out of here. "

She looked up at me with wide eyes and it was as if the question marks were right in her eyes. I returned her gaze sadly.

“I know you have settled in here, but if Ezekiel has unhindered access to this castle, you are no longer safe. Who knows if he might not do more harm than Nereus or my other brothers. We will definitely get out of here! "

I grabbed her wrist and dragged her into the bedroom, where we began to frantically pack everything together.

"And where are you going?" She said softly and gave me an uncertain look.

Her cheeks were still flushed.

“There would be a place where no one would find us. However, I don't know whether we're welcome there. I will have to clarify this beforehand. You wait here, it won't take long. “, I answered and took a few steps back. She nodded, then I left her behind. I hoped it would be quick ... 

Irritated, I stared at the place where Zayn had just been standing. My eyes were dry from the tears I had shed and my cheeks were probably flushed. I could feel it. My eyes fell on the things in front of me. Where did he want to go? What was he planning? I shook my head and chased away those thoughts. Whatever he was up to, I trusted him. No matter where he took us, the main thing was that we were safe. Still, a bad feeling remained. What if Ezekiel could sense Zayn's presence and take advantage of the fact that he wasn't here at that very moment? If he came back now of all times and played his game to the end? I shook my head again. No, that was unlikely! As Zayn had told me, I packed up my most important things, telling myself to keep my head clear.

Lucifer was staring bored into the air when suddenly a completely out of breath man appeared in front of him. He stared down at the figure, interested, yet with a distant expression on his face.

"Why so out of breath?" He asked loosely, but with a wary undertone in his voice.

"It's about Ezekiel," the man gasped, causing Lucifer's expression to darken. Had he finally revealed himself? If so, it became difficult now.

"I'm all ears," the devil muttered, bowing his head.

"He turned up in the castle, with Nyria."

Before Lucifer even registered it, he jumped up.

“Now he finally reveals himself and then immediately in the castle, with Nyria? How did he even find her? ”He yelled. Zayn shrugged and ran a helpless hand through his hair. 

“She is no longer safe there, Lucifer! Can she stay here? "

Zayn's submissive tone surprised the devil. He eyed the fallen man. Worry was reflected in his eyes and a touch of fear dominated his expression. That this man felt something for the little one was obvious, just wondered how far these feelings went and how deep they went. Maybe he should set out to find out? Lucifer let out a low sigh, which Zayn's ears remained hidden.

“There is no other option. Bring her here, I'll have a room set up for her. "

Lucifer witnessed an act that he hadn't even seen Zayn in thousands of years. The fallen bowed.

"Thank you!" He whispered and disappeared. A smile played around the corners of Lucifer's mouth.