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“Ah, come in. How is she?”

  “She’s doing fine. She’s at work.”

  “Is it wise to let her go alone like that?”

  Taking a seat across from Lucifer, he replied, “I took precautions and have someone watching her from a distance.”

  Nodding Lucifer approved. “Good. I need her alive and unharmed.”

  “Yes, sir, I know.”

  Glaring at his subordinate, Lucifer said, “I’ve heard reports that you are developing feelings for her.”

  “Crocell is just upset that you didn’t entrust him with the task, that is all.”

  “Hmph. Just keep her alive and keep your distance for now. Once the attacks stop then you can put your bid in for her. Is that understood?”

  “Yes, sir.”

  “Is there anything else I should know about?”

  Glancing at the floor, he thought for a moment. “She's going out tomorrow night.”

  Lucifer’s eyes narrowed. Glancing up at the demon, he grew curious. “Going out with whom?”

  “A friend of hers and some boys they met several weeks ago.”

  Staring at the demon coldly, Lucifer said, “She can’t go. I don’t care what you have to do to stop her but make sure that they’re not left alone. Is that understood?”

  “Yes, sir.”