Chapter 104

"A deal? But why and for what, Francisco?" Lily asked.

The demon just smirked and threw his hands in the air dismissively. He may not be so powerful now, but Lily could see the resignation and chase away the brittle arrogance, offering the first genuine glimpse of the weak demon. She should remember how cunning and smart the man was. He knew how to play his cards so well that he managed to convince her before.

"Oh, believe me, Livia, I’m weary of this suicide mission. I mean, I got tired of recreating myself from the way it was before. I'm exhausted from running. Not to mention being Jasmine’s whipping boy," he confessed, his voice harsh. "My men no longer respect me, as they did before because I am not strong enough to fight one." Or maybe I just want to go back to my realm. The underworld is my place, but for now, I know I can't go back there. So, I need a truce. I need Dimitri and his council."

Lily thought the man surely knew how to make himself believable. He was so