Chapter 18
“Three sparks—pride, envy, and avarice—have been kindled in all hearts.” Dante Alighieri
I was shaking slightly when I walked away, leaving behind the demon that knew about my identity, the demon that might have not even been real. I sensed his presence nearby, felt his demonic energy rippling through me, but I couldn’t see him. Suddenly my head was clear and I knew exactly what I needed to do. He distracted me with that kiss, maybe even used some sort of charm to make me more lenient, so he would have his way with me. The market was filled with demons, and possibly other creatures that sneaked through the cracks, entrances that faction didn’t fully control. I just couldn’t put my finger on what was wrong with the demons around this place. They seemed much more powerful and sk
