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Chapter 30 - Henderson

"Wait…What?!" Standing up, I take large steps over to the man a finger pressed harshly into his chest as I take a breath. "You go to be thinking we are a bunch of stupid fools if you think I'm going to listen to this! And even if, what would my daughter be a part of it?" Anger is dripping with every word as I make him back up a bit.

"I am bound to tell the truth, why the hell would I even lie about something so stupid? Humans and their meddling it's the only reason I was brought here…" Quieting down a bit as his words trailed on, he lets out a sigh. "Look whatever that Human did, he pissed off the wrong Demon and I have to come collect the pieces before my body disappears." Leaning back against the wall, I pull my hand away and rub my face.

"I can't believe this… After everything, How the hell am I actually supposed to trust a single word that comes from your mouth."

"You don't get to, but this game is coming to an end. It's been a few years and they are getting impatient. Be lucky they hadn't come down to collect themselves. There would be more bloodshed then either party wants."

"But wouldn't that be what he wanted?" Looking to the other, the straps holding him in place are gone, leaving small bruises which he rubs slowly.

"Look this has got me all kinds of confused… Start from the beginning. Cause first a foremost you two are still wanted for murder on several degrees."

"Mostly my fault…" Olen shrugs "Linus had nothing to do with any of the killings beside holding Olive here at knife point. Blood makes him queasy…"

"It does not! J-just gives me a headrush is all…" Olen chuckles, pushing the railing down to sit on the bed.

"Where to begin…"