Chapter 2

After I hear a few swishes I crack open my eyes to find a room with gray walls, a big bead, no windows, and a TV across from the bed. The desk beside the bed had a book and on the right wall a big bookcase stacked with books stood. The floor was made out of wood and there was a couch and chair in front of a fireplace that was crackling softly in the corner. The room was spacious but cozily themed. The beds sheets black and the pillows a soft gray. The whole room was decorated with a gray palette. Nothing that screamed 'this is where your life ends'.

The demon suddenly walks over to the bed and sets me down on its edge. He stares down at me a moment, almost as if he's studying me. For a second I remember again why I'm here and the fact I have to pretend to be a girl when I didn't even know much about them at all to begin with.I was always secluded and weren't around people much, how could I possibly act like one? He soon broke the silence. "... I'm not too fond of the fact my sacrifice smells of others. You need to go take a bath. Go through the door and take a shower or bath, you can do that much, right?" I sit there a moment processing his words before quickly nodding, not wanting to displease him if there's a chance I hadn't messed things up already.

He sits on the edge of the bed while I get up and walk over to the door before pausing nervously, still trying to contain my fear and other emotions that are trying to free themselves. "..um..can I...have a change of clothes...?" I hesitantly look back at him and see his expression is neutral before nodding. "Very well." He snaps, and before I can say more he motions me to go inside and I do. The bathroom was nice and spacious with a nice bath and shower. It looked pretty, unlike what I normally lived in, it was clean and white.

I struggled but eventually managed to remove the frilly white and silver dress. I remove the bra too and sigh, finally able to breathe. I take off the flats that I had been forced into and then start the water, not caring that I stood there in only women's underwear. I was just glad to have removed all the terrible clothes. I had decided to take a bath to help calm me. The bath was nice and warm and after removing the underwear, I slip in. I hadn't had a warm bath this comfortable since I could remember. I couldn't help but slip into the water.

After probably 20 minutes I finally get out, having finished cleaning myself awhile ago but not willing to leave the warm water to go out there with a literal demon. I get out and see the clean clothes on the counter. There was a black sweatshirt and women's underwear. Great. And of course some black shorts along with some dark gray socks. I sigh, already done with these girly outfits. After I dry off and get the clothes on I work on drying my hair with a white towel, the extensions really convincing. (the priests don't exspect me to live long enough for them to start to mess up)

After getting myself together, which didn't take long because of the amazing bath, I walk out of the room, ignoring the embarrassment of the outfit. I stop at the door and just stand awkwardly, unsure what to do next. "Good. Now that you have their scent off you, I can focus more on what I should do with you." He tilts his head to the side, looking my up and down. I stand there stiffly, unsure what he's going to choose for my fate.

"Well, I think I know what I want you to be." I wait nervously and move hair from my face. "Mine." I pause, unsure if I heard him right but then he snaps and I feel something around my neck. I reach up and touch it to feel a collar. "w-what....?" He grins happily as I stare in confusion and surprise. "well little mortal, I like your energy. Your rather adorable too. Therefore you now belong to me. That means you will stay here like a good girl and be mine~" I stiffen, not knowing how to respond or think about what he just said.

"...w-what do you mean...?" He snaps, and swiftly I'm placed on his lap facing him. I quickly stiffen, blushing slightly, never having been so close to someone before. His wings swiftly disappear into his back as he looks up at me with a smile, his eyes still as sharp, but somehow no longer making me so afraid. "I've been quite lonely, the past sacrifices have been such boring or annoying people. Their energy and scent were never so soft and inviting as yours~" not knowing how to respond and feeling my cheeks heat up I was about to get off his lap, but he holds me there. "Don't worry love, I won't hurt you, not unless you make me of course."

He nuzzles his face into my neck, his cold skin surprisingly comforting. I hadn't ever been embraced before, let alone lovingly or so gently. I hold still. I thought demons were horrible creatures known for their sadistic nature...? In the small moment he held my waist and buried his face in my neck with his soft cool breath against it, I felt a rush of emotions. Was this what it felt like for someone to be loving? For once I didn't want to pull away from someones touch. I melt into his arms like a old candle that's finally been lit.

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