Part-6

'I'm trying but I keep falling down

I cry out but nothing comes now

I'm giving my all and I know peace will come

I never wanted to need someone.'

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"Ma..ma"

I trembled with Karl in my arms as his eyes looked at the tiny child resting in my embrace. But that was not what scared me, the way his jaw clenched and his fists tightened, I knew what he was planning.

"Don't."

Today was full of surprises.

My eyes immediately rushed toward the voice as Elijah walked inside the shop. By this time I wondered if the lady was hearing what was happening right under her apartment.

I never looked so anxious and relieved looking at Elijah, at the same time. But Elijah immediately rushed towards me as he engulfed me in his arms. Probably this was a bad idea because next, I knew, Lucifer was growling like a lion as he ripped Elijah away from us and slammed his body against the broken glass door. I couldn't describe the pain he was feeling because all the pieces were piercing his s