Run with the Devil

3

He parked the car by the front door next to the Mercedes. He saw Reaper and Tsuki following Ravenna as she directed his men in the placement of her work. She put the best landscapes under spotlights and the subject orientated works on the walls around the landscapes. He watched them place the art with care, wearing latex gloves so their hands down mess up the artwork.

His Raven was a very talented artist. Lucifer chuckled to himself and got out of the car. Raven turned to him the moment he stepped into her gallery.

She smiled and went him immediately. “Luke! I love the gallery! Thank you so much!” She kissed his cheek happily. Lucifer wrapped her up in his arms. “I’m glad you like it. It’s almost time to leave for dinner. Your family is expecting us.” He took the leash for Hades and handed it off to Reaper. “Follow us in the Mercedes.” He didn’t give Raven a chance to protest. Lucifer scooped her up into his arms and carried her to the Lamborghini. He put her gently in the passenger seat and then went around to get in. “Make sure that we aren’t followed by any one.” His men moved and immediately got into the Mercedes. The ten women went to the ten black Yamahas and got on them.

The caravan of vehicles made their way to the Wynters estate. Lucifer didn’t even blink when the gates opened for him. His attention was on his Raven. “Your quiet, my love. I want to know why.” Raven grimaced. “I am uncomfortable around my family. They all blame me for my parents. I don’t even know why.” Lucifer reached out and took her hand. “If at anytime you feel threatened, tell me immediately. I won’t let anything happen to you.”

Raven smiled softly and nodded her head. Lucifer tipped her chin up and took possession of her mouth. He kissed her like a man starved. She moaned and leaned into his embrace. When Lucifer finally pulled away from her. She was breathing hard and a light flush decorated her cheeks. “Remember, you are my Queen. Those men answer to you. The women answer to you. I answer to you. No one is above you in my world. Keep that firmly in your mind.” Ravenna looked beautiful to him. A perfect Queen to his empire. “I just want to get this over with and go home with you. I don’t like being here, Luke. My Aunt and Cousin are not nice people.” Lucifer nodded in understanding. “Do not leave my side, tell me immediately if you want to leave. Tsuki will act as you assistant from now on and she will accompany you if you need to go to the bathroom. Is that understood?”

“Yes my King.” Lucifer liked the way she said that. Her King. “Good girl.” Lucifer opened his door and stepped out of the Lamborghini and walked around to her side and opened her door for her. He held out his hand and she didn’t hesitate to take it as she stepped out.

Nicklaus stood by the door with Aunt Bethany and Uncle Mike. Cynthia was standing behind them, looking like someone killed her dog. “Oh thank God you’re safe!” Aunt Bethany ran forward to pull Ravenna into her arms. Reaper moved at the same time Tsuki did. They turned into a wall between Ravenna and Aunt Bethany. “Who are you to stop me from holding my niece?!”

Lucifer tucked Ravenna into his arms and tapped Reaper on the shoulder. “Mrs. Wynters, did Nicklaus not tell you where she was found? I believe the media has been running the story all afternoon.” Lucifer smiled coldly at the woman. Aunt Bethany took several steps back and refused to meet his piercing silver gaze. Ravenna felt the tension rising in Lucifer and ran her gentle hand along his chest. “It’s alright Luke, not everyone will be able to understand us. I’m okay with that, as long as you don’t leave me.” Lucifer kissed her temple. “Never think those words again. I will never leave you.” It was at this point that Cynthia came forward shyly and blushed as she tried to move closer to Lucifer.

“Hello Mr. Morningstar. I am Cynthia Wynters, Raven’s Cousin. I don’t know what she said about me, but-“

“Let me stop you there Miss Wynters. My sweet Raven didn’t tell me anything about you, I watched what you did to her on my surveillance camera in My Hotel. You and your friend Thomas, I believe his name was, drugged Ravenna and had she not escaped, would have had her r***d repeatedly. In. My. Hotel.” Lucifer spoke in an extremely cold voice. So cold that Cynthia began to shiver from fear. “I am looking for Thomas. But surprisingly I find you. Very well then, you will face the same charges of intentional drugging of Raven and attempted rape.” Lucifer raised a hand and one of his men stepped forward and handed her a thick envelope. “Be ready for the court summons.” After that he moved around the four people and into the house. “Is there anything you wish to take with you to your new home?” Raven thought for a moment, then shook her head. “I don’t have any fond memories of this house.” She guided them into the sitting room and they say next to each other on the love seat.

Aunt Bethany came over and stood in front of Raven. “Well, aren’t you going to cook the dinner? We can’t let Mr. Morningstar starve.” Raven raised a brow but said nothing. Lucifer tightened his grip on her hand. “I thought dinner was already done, Aunt. Why must I cooking if I am a guest?”

Aunt Bethany looked ready to explode. She raised a hand to slap Raven. Her hand was grabbed by Reaper, who then spun her around and had her on her knees. “The Master doesn’t want the Mistress touched.” Was all he said before moving back to stand next to the love seat. “My Raven does not have to lift a finger anymore. Your staff should have already finished dinner.” Uncle Mike spoke next. “We don’t have staff. Raven does the cooking and cleaning here.” Lucifer looked ready to explode now. “You make your sister clean and cook for them Nicklaus? I guess the rumor that you nearly killed your sister after your parents died is true. Maybe I should burn down this family, as I was first inclined to.” Nicklaus glared at Raven then tried to placate Lucifer. “Mr. Morningstar, we never forced her to do anything. She wanted to. We were merely trying to help her through her grief after the accident.” Raven spoke next. “Really, Brother. Was that why my room is the closet under the stairs? Or I was only allowed to eat after everyone else had eaten and even then it was scraps. Is that why you never even looked at me when I was released from the asylum you stuffed me in because I refused to speak with you. Or even when I was supposed to get engaged to Thomas, you never showed up. You were ‘helping’ me.” Lucifer stood up and walked towards Nicklaus. “Your parents would be ashamed of you Wynters. Now I am glad that she ran all the way to my floor. I am glad she agreed to be my Queen. Raven, let’s go. We will eat at our Palace.” Raven stood up and Cynthia lunged for her. Tsuki moved so fast that Cynthia seemed to hit the wall before they even noticed that Tsuki moved.

“Mistress must not be harmed.” Tsuki gave Raven a formal Japanese bow then turned to guard her back as Lucifer guided her from the house. He placed her back in the Lamborghini and they drove out of the gates.