Evelynn(38)

I sat in a small lobby of the hotel we were staying at for the night. I couldn't believe how close we were to having Lucas. All of this could have been over now. I sighed, but no that would have been too easy. Lucas has become powerful from Lucifer, he was a monster now. Poor Zoe, when she came back to Abri and I after speaking to him she tried so hard to hide her tears. She wouldn't tell us what he said only saying that it was nothing. Everyone was short of words by how Lucas managed to get away. I knew the next time we saw him, we'd have to kill him right away, no hesitation. I shivered at the thought, I didn't like the thought of killing anyone. Lucas would do anything to save his sister, but I knew that if Lucifer did save her she would be changed, no longer the sweet innocent girl, she'd be replaced with a monster, her body filled with hatred and deceit. I couldn't help but think of my own family. I hadn't talked to them in three weeks, I knew school would have started, and my parents, and Cath would be going crazy wondering where I was.

You don't have to worry Eve. Michael's said to me

Why?

I made it so they thought you went to a different school on the other side of the country.

Oh...

It's for the best Evelynn, what you don't need is for people thinking you've gone missing.

Will I ever get to see them again?

Michael was silent for a moment then said I'm not sure Evelynn, I would like to tell you yes, but I truthfully do not know.

I sat in silence for a moment and thought about what would happen if Lucifer was released. "You seem to be in deep thought." a voice said

I jumped and looked up to see Clement grinning at me. I shrugged and scooted over so he could sit beside me. He sat and put his arm around my shoulders "What were you thinking about?" he asked

"Lucas..." I replied quietly

He nodded solemnly "I think everyone is. We'll find him though. He seems to be drawn to Zoe."

I laid my head on his shoulder. "Why does everything have to be so complicated?"

"I would sure like to know the answer to that." he said laughing

We both then looked over and saw Layla talking on her phone. She ran her hand through her hair with irritation. "Who is she talking to?" I asked

"Ann, she's very upset that Lucas got away. Layla, being who she is, is become very irritated. It still surprises me how Bresal can deal with her." He said, almost growling Bresal's name. Layla shot a angry look at Clement then looked away again.

I turned my head to large T.V and listened at a sports announcer talk about last nights basketball games. "They should have lost." Clement said watching as well

"Whatever." I replied grinning at him "They're the best team in the league."

"Mhmm, sure Eve."

I hit him lightly on the arm "Don't mhmm me!"

"What are you going to do about it?" He mocked

I bit my lower lip and tried to think of something "I don't know!"

"Exactly! Proving I know what I'm talking about and you don't."

I grabbed a pillow beside me and hit him in the face with it. He stood up and grabbed me around the waist. I laughed "Put me down before we get kicked out of here!"

"Not until you admit I'm right."

"In your dreams."

Clement then went silent and placed me back on the floor. "What is it?" I asked then realized why he'd stopped. Malcolm stood with his bag staring at us. "I'll be back in a bit. He want's to talk to you." Clement mumbled walking away quickly

Malcolm quickly walked over to me "What the hell Eve?"

"Malcolm...." I began

Malcolm sat his bag down and grabbed my wrist "We need to talk." I followed him until we were outside. "Eve, tell me right now, do you still love me? Like you did before?"

"Malcolm, I do love you, but,"

"Not as much as the demon right? When was he ever there for you?"

I looked away from him, not wanting to tell him the truth.

"Look at me Evelynn! Do you love me the same way or not? I cannot have you toying with my heart like this! I love you, I have always loved you! I think I always will... So please Evelynn just tell me the truth." His face covered with sadness, he knew what my answer would be.

"I'm sorry Malcolm. I love you, I really do. I'm just not sure if it's the way it used to be." I said putting a hand on his arm.

He pulled away from me "I knew it. I should have known all along that I was meant to be alone forever. First Amara now you,"

"Malcolm please," I started

"No Evelynn, you obviously don't love me anymore, even after everything we had together. What kind of future do you expect to have with him? You would constantly be risking your own life to be near him! With me you you would at least know you're safe. Clement is dangerous, the first moment you make him mad he'll hurt you or worse even kill you! I'm not going to wait around forever for you, when that demon leaves you, I won't be there."

"Malcolm wait." I cried out. He ignored me and went back to the hotel. My eyes filled with tears and I sobbed. I felt like a terrible person, everything I did to Malcolm was wrong. A clasp of thunder shook the sky as it began to pour down rain.

"Eve!"

I turned and saw Clement running up to me "What are you doing out here?"

I was sobbing too hard to reply. "What did he do to you?" Clement asked placing his arms on me

I shook my head "Nothing." I managed to say.

Clement wrapped his arms around my me as I sobbed. Even in the pouring rain, he was the only one there for me. Even though I was a terrible person he was there for me. I didn't deserve him or Malcolm. I looked up at him my teeth chattering "Will you leave me?"

"Let's get inside Eve, you'll end up getting sick." he replied ignoring my question

I stood my ground "Just answer my question first, please."

Clement turned his head away from me. I knew he didn't want to answer my question. I just had to know. I am tired of the one's I love leave me. First Daniel, then Eric, and now Malcolm I don't think I could lose Clement as well. "Please Clement." I whispered

He looked back at me "I don't know Eve. I, I just couldn't put you in this much danger."

"What danger?" I asked in desperation

He ran a hand through his wet hair "I'm rouge Eve."I stood speechless. Rouge... like the other demons who tried to kill us. Clement saw my expression and continued "I'm not safe Eve, the first moment I get mad, I loose all control over my body, it's like someone controls of all my senses."

"Isn't there some way I could help?"

He shook his head "No, this is something I have to figure out on my own. You are doing everything you need to. When I'm near you I feel less like a monster. Just seeing you makes me feel almost," he grinned "human." His expression then became serious again "You cannot tell anyone about me being rouge. If Layla or any of the others knew I would probably be dead."

I nodded looking towards the hotel. Layla was still talking to Ann and Bresal was standing behind with his hand on her shoulder trying to calm her down. The two fitted each other well...

Clement took my hand and squeezed it "Let's go inside, we're soaking!"

I smiled halfheartedly and followed him.~