Lilith's voice was firm as she spoke, "Stay away from me." She lifted her head to meet his gaze, tears staining her cheeks. It wasn't the pain of his actions that brought tears to her eyes, but the fact that he had hurt her at all. She never expected him to be capable of hurting her, and the realization left her momentarily speechless before the pain set in. She knew he had lost control, but she never thought his demon would turn on her.
"I... I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me. I wasn't thinking, and I'm sorry, Iithra..." Rafael's words were cut off by her growl.
"Don't you dare address me by that name, my lord. This is on me. You've always made it clear that I'm nothing more than a vessel for your pleasure, and yet I still loved you despite your flaws." Lilith wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, the claw marks on her neck slowly beginning to heal. Zephyra and Indiana watched in silence, the latter choosing not to interfere.
