Chapter 13

Harper

“But I don’t get it,” Katie said. “Why does it break the seals? What makes it different from what Lucifer did?”

“Because Lucifer was impure,” Drake said. “His love for Rachel and his willingness to give up his throne was enough to spark humanity in him. We see that here with young Mr Owens and his friend.” Drake waved towards Elias who scoffed at the term friend.

“I highly doubt that he is becoming more human,” Elias said. I saw something flash behind his eyes and he shook his head.

“Are you sure?” Drake asked, “Just yesterday he said that he needed to protect Harper. That is hardly the mind of a demon.”

“He did?” Brighid asked. She looked between Elias and myself with curiosity. Elias nodded in confirmation.

“He also said that I couldn’t let him get to her in a dream last night,” Elias said.

“How very interesting,” Brighid said. “The demon blood’s main objective is for their bloodline master to be set free. That is the only way for them to be also set free from the human r