WEEKS AGO
Mr. John and Mrs. Margaret stood before a stunningly beautiful woman. By all means, they should have been in awe—but they weren't. The woman before them radiated a danger unlike anything they had ever encountered. She was the new demon leader who had replaced the infamous Baron Arjit. Whispers among the inner circles claimed she was far stronger and more terrifying than Arjit, and crossing her was nothing short of suicide.
"Demon Lord," they both said in unison, their heads bowed in deep respect.
"Hm, Jessica's parents, right?" Lilith asked, her eyes locked onto them with an unsettling intensity.
The couple stiffened at the mention of their daughter's name. Panic surged through them. Why was the Demon Lord speaking of Jessica? Was this a threat? But for what reason? They had nothing of value—nothing that should warrant interest from someone so powerful. Their minds raced, trying to understand what had drawn Lilith's attention to them.
