Cursed By The Day, Saved By The Night
"Try not to kill yourself, pup."
My body was crying out in agony from training, and my pride ached from being so soundly beaten. Not strong enough. The words clattered around inside my head, taunting me.
I breathed deeply and followed Abbadon down the corridor, still tense when the scent of something acrid and sweet wafted into my nose.
Lilith was settling in at home in the kitchen.
She leaned against the counter, grasping an apple in her hand, its crimson skin shining brightly in the muted light. She took a bite slowly, conscientiously, her pointed fangs piercing the apple before she chewed slowly, as if something far more rich was being enjoyed.
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