Fated to the Demon Queen
If I knew my closest companion at all, I could see that things were going better for her and Lake than they were for me and Aylin, and as much as I wanted to be happy for her, I was too bitter to feel it like a real friend should.
Samirah opens her mouth to respond, but is cut off by three pounds on her door
“Get up and gather your people; its time” a male’s voice calls through the door
Instantly, both of us are on our feet. We both were already donned in our fighting leathers, courtesy of the Demon King. We grab our weapons before Azrael materalizes in front of us, making both of us jump in surprise.
“You ready?” he says, his usual playful demeanor gone