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ight. The air was heavy with the scent of incense and the soft glow of candles cast eerie shadows on t

voice like a gentle breeze on a summer's day. "I

ater with a struggling young woman. Her name was Sophia, a kind

ut to touch Sophia's face. "You, my dear, will be my k

to strike. But just as the Queen of the Underworld was about to s

th, s

owing into slits and a figure emerged from the darknes

permission from the Council."Lilith's face twisted in rage. "The C

lazing with determination. "I

. "You think you can stop me, Az

demons, their eyes glowing red awaiting their mother

emed almost divine. "Lilith cackled, her eyes flashing with male

stood his ground, his sword flashing in the dim light. He fough

You are no match for us, Azrael," he sneered.

g with anger. "I will never surr

clashing with Azrael's sword. He fo

ing in on him. Lilith saw her chance and pounced, her fangs bared. She

fear. She felt Lilith's venom coursing thro

d strength. He knocked the demons aside and charged

venom coursing through her veins like liquid fire. Sophia's eyes wi

in the dim light as he tried to knock Lilith away. But the Quee

ing limp as the venom took hold. Azrael knew h

licing through her defenses and sending her flying across the room.

rry. He knew that Lilith's venom was powerful, tha

falling like rain as he begged for her to wake up. But Sophia

ophia's eyes flickered open. She looked u

ispered, her voi

ophia, thank the gods," he exclaim

ized that something was terribly wrong. Sophia's eyes had changed, her pup

spered, his heart heavy with