Into The Devil’s Heart

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“don’t leave, please” Audrey cries out, falling to the ground. She could feel her heart had been stabbed with millions of knives, none ready to stop.

“I just want to be by you, to know your problems and help you chase them away” she continues talking between her sobs.

She knows something is going on in him, those strange eyes that stared back at her spoke of things he doesn’t want anyone to know.

“How can I make you trust me? Can’t you see? I’m hurting when you are hurting, I’m shattered a million times when you are broken. Why can’t you let me in? Why can’t I be that someone to give you comfort?” She asked no one, “Let me help you, let me be your lighthouse and make it ok”

While she cries and laments inside, Cannon arrives at the yard. The place was chilly and dark with only a few stars in the sky but that didn’t help him.

The anger burning inside surpasses the freshness of nature. He runs his hands through his hair, messing it up. He screamed so hard and kicked in the air, there was no rest for him.

The incident in the room played all over again, reminding him of his biggest mistake. But, why is he feeling guilty? It’s not the first time he’s treated a lady this badly but then, it chokes him at the thought and realization it’s Audrey and not just other girls.

“What’s wrong with me?” He was unable to explain his sudden overflow of emotions and soft spot when it came to Audrey.

He looks so pale under the night sky, everything seems not to be under his control and it always has. He’s sure she has done something to him, she’s an angel after all.

Inside, Audrey sat on the cold floor unable to cry anymore. Her hair was messy but that didn’t make her any less beautiful, her swollen eyes designed her face in a chubby yet beautiful way.

She looks up as soon as she hears the cracking sound of the door, Cannon’s big tall figure emerges from behind.

His gaze wasn’t cold as before, there was something in them that made her heart flutter with happiness.

“I’m sorry” She mutters under her breath not knowing why she is apologizing.

He didn’t respond, instead, she took a few strides towards her and went down and picked her up into his firm arms.

Knowing he would compel her to sleep, Audrey was about to resist when he surprised her by walking out of the room.

Speechless, she wraps her hands around his neck and leans on his chest. She should stay still and then cause another fuse that will make him throw her away.

Silently, he walked outside with her in his arms until they were finally under the night sky. Only then did he place her down and take the spot by the side.

Silence enveloped the entire place as both didn’t know what to say and we were ready to talk.

Audrey places her fingers nervously, she so badly wants to talk to him but she doesn’t want to nag him and get him angry.

Cannon on the other hand was waiting for her to speak up, he wanted her to talk. He is curious to know if she is mad at him or not but he just doesn’t know how to go about it.

“I’m sorry” Cannon spoke out after a long struggle.

Audrey was taken aback by his apology, she blinked trying to get herself to believe she was not dreaming.

“I didn’t know what happened, it is strange to me as well. I’ve never experienced it” He confesses without being asked to.

“W-what could have been the course? “She asked, staring at him with wide eyes.

” You ” came his short response.

” Me? ” She asked with a frown.

“your blood ” He whispers, ” taking them automatically bound you to me, and me to you. Like a bond, it will never break ” he continues.

“you only got to drink a bit, how come? ” She has no clue about what he is saying. How can a little drop of blood he takes from her bound them together? Deep down, she is happy but her curiosity won’t let her be.

“It doesn’t matter how much I drink, but rather where I drink” She turns to her, “You are my bride, and drinking from you bonds us together “he explains.

He’s been wondering how she got to see his past, the past he has never and has sworn to not let anyone know of. But she was able to go deep into his head and find them. She saw him at his weakest, and it shattered him seeing her cry so bitter for him.

“Like marriage?” Audrey asked with wide eyes. He nods in response.

Audrey could feel her stomach bubbling in happiness, to think they are now bound together forever makes her feel even more sure of their tomorrow.

“That’s why you were able to… search through my head and see that you weren’t supposed to” he continues.

Audrey frowns not understanding what he is talking about. She can’t remember intentionally invading his head to see what’s in there. It’s not like she has the power to do it. She opens her mouth to protest but is cut offText property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Your dream” he blurts out.

“It’s… really?” She stutters. He didn’t respond but the answer was obvious.

Tears welled up in her eyes and as if it were rain, it started streaming down her cheeks nonstop.

“Why… Who did that to you? How come you couldn’t heal yourself…” She was unable to complete it as her words choked her. She remembers it as clean as new, how he struggled yet there was no one to help.

“I know you have a lot to ask, I promise to tell you if you promise not to cry” he proposed. He doesn’t like her crying because it makes him emotional as well though he is trying his best not to show it. They are a bond, after all, she nods in agreement.

Cannon opens his mouth to speak but no words could be formed. He couldn’t bring himself to tell her his defeat. Audrey wipes away her tears patiently waiting for him to start.

He pulls her closer and makes her lean against him, his hands moving up and down her hair, caressing and running his fingers through her hair.

Audrey felt so relaxed under his caress that she started feeling tired as her eye lead started closing. She thought it was just a feeling, a comfortable one that was just for a moment. With that, she closes her eyes hoping to stay for a few minutes before pulling away but then, darkness consumes her at the slightest chance.

The next thing she discovered was her standing again, in the middle of nowhere. Compared to her previous dream, this place was slightly dusk. She was able to see things.

She turned around and from afar, she saw something bright. A frown appeared on her face, she was about to move a step closer when the next thing she realized was her standing not far from the brightness.

Only then did she discover it wasn’t light but rather, two men both shining brightly like the morning sun.

The aura of majesty around them was so powerful that she could feel it everywhere. One had dark brown hair, dressed in shiny golden armor with a sword by the left side.

Another was a man with black hair, he was as beautiful as the word beauty. The other guy was beautiful as well but then, it was as though beauty lies and dwells with the black hair guy.

Upon taking a close look, Audrey discovered it was Cannon, her Cannon. Her heart swelled in love and excitement, she was about to meet them when she heard the armor guy speak out.

“You disobeyed our God, your heart is black and you deserve not to dwell in HIS HOLY Kingdom” He spoke out, voice deep and full of authority and the power coming from him almost made Audrey bow to her knees.

“Why can I only worship and not seek to be worshiped? Why do I always have to serve and not be served? Tell me, Michael, “the black hair guy asked.

“Oh, his name is Michael” Audrey thought to herself but didn’t lose focus on them.

“He is your creator, Lucifer. Why do you seek to be like HIM? You, me, and all the other angels are created to serve and glorify HIM, OUR GOD AND CREATOR, why seek worship and glory knowing serving GOD alone is glory itself?” Michael throws back the question at him. From his facial expressions, it was clear he was displeased by Lucifer’s sudden change.

“Your God, not mine!” Lucifer yells angrily, “I have powers enough to waste in serving someone, meanwhile I can build my own Kingdom and have others worship me” Lucifer wasn’t willing to serve another.

“How dare you deny your God in such a lousy manner?” Michael boils in anger, “You have sinned against God, you should beg for mercy and turn away from your selfish and envious desires” He said.

“I beg no one, I am god as well, I will show you I can be him and even greater” Lucifer snorts.

Micheal was so angry at his curse words against God, that he pulled out his sword and raised it, “Since you are bent on going against your God and Creator, you, therefore, have no right to stay here. I will cast you away from Heaven by The Lord’s orders alongside your minions, those you were able to lure and turn against God ” He said, his sword starting blazing with fire.

“Unless I sit and watch you, you can’t” Lucifer sounded so sure Michael couldn’t defeat him. He was certain he would defeat him and take over heaven where he would rule as king and god. ” I shall be God, I shall rule over heaven and everything in it. I shall be mighty and powerful, I shall be like God” He said and pulled out his sword, it blazed with white flames.