Mika
Chapter 1

“Are you sure youwant this done?” He asks as he stares at the red lively rose held loosely inhis right hand, a smirk plastered on his face.

A chill takes over my body as if his icy glare somehow madeits way into my veins, “I do.” His eyes flicker to mine his mouth hung open inamusement, “M-my brother and sister,” I stamper trying not to show weakness.

He holds his hand up to silence me causing my mouth to slamshut, “You don’t have the right to speak up.” He growls putting emphasis on the‘right’ as the rose in his hand turns black almost instantly causing me to jumpback slightly at his temper, “You want vengeance? Revenge? What is it you wantexactly?” He asks dropping the rose to the floor his gaze never leaving mine.

I swallow hard my mouth going dry, “Closure. I want closure.”My words coming out stronger and more powerful then I had expected consideringmy situation.

A dark chuckle escapes his lips, “So vengeance.”

“No,” I shake my head as I step towards him, “I said closure.No matter what it takes, I just want closure.” His eyes flash red as he looksme up and down at my forward movement.

He shrugs and spins around on his heel, “Sorry love, that’snot my thing.” I can hear the torment in his voice, “You see, I prefer a,” hemoves his hand in a soft gesture trying to replace his words, “different type ofclosure.”

“Fine.” I abruptly speak in a squeaky voice causing him tostop in his tracks and look to the side almost looking at me.

“What?” His amused tone showing he was planning this allalong.

I sigh heavily, “I want vengeance.” The words coming outbarely a whisper.

He hums in response turning the whole way around to look atme, “What was that?” His teasing pushing me over the line, “I couldn’t hearyou.”

“I want vengeance for my siblings!” I yell as I continue tolook down at the floor avoiding his cold stare.

I hear his footsteps as he walks towards me, “Now now, noneed to yell Mistress, I’m right here. But, I can’t respect you if you don’tlook me in the eye.”

Hesitantly I look up at the satisfied demon in front of meand step towards him, “I. want. Vengeance.” I speak slowly and harshly allowinghim to absorb my words.

He cocks his head to the right and leans in to my left ear,“Good.” He chuckles as he pushes his lips against mine causing my eyes to widenat the coldness and abruptness of his lips. I try to pull away, but, being ademon, he is stronger than me, faster than me and smarter than me. His handpresses onto my ribs causing an extremely sharp pain to shoot into my sidecausing a scream to erupt from my mouth, but, his lips sealing mine shut trapsthe scream. My muffled screams increase as he presses harder onto the same spot,I try to pry myself away from him, but, he only holds me tighter. Suddenly helets me go allowing me to catch my breath as I fall to my knees the pain slowlydisappearing.

“What, what,” I cough as I gasp for air once more, “What didyou do?” I ask as I lift up my shirt to see a circle with a symbol engraved inme, blood seeping out.

He kneels down in front of me and grabs my chin making melook up at him, “You made a deal with a demon. Mistress.”

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“We are gathered here today to celebrate the life ofAnnabelle and Parker Goodwin.” The priest speaks as weeps are heard all overroom, the loudest coming from my mother who won’t even look at me.

My tears threaten to spill as I swallow hard trying to blockout the memories of my family, “This is so depressing.” Mika whines from next tome as he puts his elbows on his knees leaning forwards resting his chin in hishands.

I sigh and look at him, “You didn’t have to come. Justbecause we made a deal doesn’t mean you have to go everywhere with me.” I speakrobotically trying not to break.

He turns his head to the side resting it on his hands still,“I have to protect you. That’s a part of the contract and being here where yoursiblings are, this is a good place to strike if they were to get you.” He has apoint. I blink once and stare blankly at him, if he speaks one more time, I’mgoing to cry, “You know,” I cut him off.

“Mika. Stop, just stop.” I beg as I look away from himclosing my eyes. I can hear his voice get caught in his throat.

“Are you showing me weakness Mistress?” He smirks as helooks at the spot on my ribs where he sealed the contract. My hand slides inthe way of his glance so he can’t try and break me.

I stare ahead at the priest, “As your mistress I order youto stop.” I growl knowing those are the only words I can 100% control him withas I know he doesn’t want to break the contract. His gaze snaps to my eyes as ascowl is shown on his face. Quickly he looks away from me crossing his arms ashe sits back in the chair.

The ceremony finally finished and I could get out of there.I can’t be seen crying, not here and if I stay, I will cry. I look back at Mikawho is trailing behind me, a sign of respect, “Mika, can you hurry up?” I askas I blow a strand of hair off my face he looks up at me and smiles as hecontinues to de-attach the red rose from his suit jacket.

He hurries and runs up next to me, “I could take us faster.”He suggests, but, I know if anyone sees us, we would be screwed.

I shake my head, “You have been here for two weeks, how areyou still an idiot?” I ask as I pull the keys out of my pocket and press thebutton to unlock my car.

A chuckles leaves his lips as he appears around the otherside of my car obviously using his speed, “Mhm, I’m sure people notice mybehaviour.” The wind picks up blowing his shaggy blonde hair. I go to speak,but, his expression changes, his eyes going red, “Get down.” He mumbles as hisgaze snaps to mine.

“What?” I ask as I stay standing staring at him inconfusement, what does he sense? A loud bang is heard as he swings his hand up catchingsomething between his index and middle finger.

“I said to get down.” He growls as he places the object inhis palm showing me a bullet. He turns around and stares intensely at where theshot came from. People were running frantically and staring at us, “Let’s go.” QuicklyI get in the car starting it waiting for him to get in. Soon enough, he jumpedin and took the rose out of his jacket.

“Thanks…” I speak as I start driving.

He shrugs and places the rose on the dash, “you need to bealive for me to have your soul.” I don’t know why, but, every time he speakslike that, my stomach drops. It makes me feel as if no one cares if I die ornot if they don’t want something from me, “We have to be more careful.” Hespeaks softly a sigh leaving his lips.

“I know. But, tomorrow we are going to the docks where mysister’s friend lives. The cops didn’t go to their extended friends. Then we’llgo to my brothers friend who lives with his family,” I swallow hard as I lookat him telling him our plans.

He nods and hums, “Yes mistress.” He sounds worried anduncertain, but, I have to go.