s la

issing my bare shoulders. My sniper rifle, an old friend at this point, was locke

red, finger twitching near the

one of Hell, crouched on a mortal rooftop like some comm

wo shits about getting a little blood splatter on my clothes. Hell, back home, it w

n hour. Would he notice if I showed up smelling like gunpowder and br

I tensed, peering through the scope. Fa

shole doesn't show up soon, I'm gonna hav

unter always waits for the perfect moment." Yeah, well, easy for hi

ion, the power of holding someone's life in your hands. It was intoxi

ked smile. Who said you could

saw my target saunter into view. The demon – masquerading as a middle-age

bastard," I whisper

crosshairs aligned perfectly with his head.

a

nstant. The demon's head snapped back, a spray of black ichor painting the w

ttered, a smirk tugging at my li

re the job was finished. No resurrection, no last-minute dem

way hellspawn. Maybe he'll finally get

ckle of hellfire tingled across my skin as the equipment vanished. I

of demon go

scent of brimstone filled my nostrils as flames licked at my feet. In

ng the last traces of gunpowder swirl down the drain. The s

down my dress, a slinky black number that hugged every curve. Perfec

the lobby. My heels clicked against the poli

is as good as his bite," I mused,

ent and distant cigarette smoke. I walked up the street, my s

to view, and I paused, taking a

e. My eyes scanned the room, landing on a man at the bar. Elias. Even f

tory intensity. A slow smile spread across his r

ging over me. "Aren't you a sight for s

. "Careful, big boy. Stare too ha

that sent a shiver down my spine. "Tru

I couldn't help but wonder if he had an

t I could smell his cologne,

ief dance in my eyes. "Whiskey on the r

ool glass, bringing it to my lips. The amber liquid burned pleasantly a

of his own drink, "how was yo

ew. "Oh, you know," I said, waving my hand dismissively,

he sniper rifle in my hands, the rush of adrena

feeling ravenous. "Let's get some

emed a touch sharper than normal. "So

urning to the waitress. "We'll tak