chapter 19

The oath was sealed. Delilah had cut through her flesh with the hot knife, wincing as it seared her skin with heat before letting her blood drop into a bowl.

Leon was the next. He did the same and Lucien followed after.

Delilah closed her eyes and said a few mantras before pouring the blood into the fire. She turned to the men standing before her. "It is done."

"What's our next move?"

"Find a woman who is willing. Make sure you explain it to her. Tell her what you really want. He honest,"

"And what if she doesn't agree to it?"

"Kill her and go to the next person," Delilah said with so much resolve. "It shouldn't be hard for you, should it?"

Leon nodded his head. "It is going to be an easy one for me, don't fret,"

"Good," Delilah smiled. "You all can go now."

Leon and Lucien stood in the corridor. "What do you suggest? That we bring them here for you to choose?"

Leon was silent for a while. He looked like he was lost in his thoughts. "I real