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heavy obsidian crown and the authority to prove it. Her dominating gaze said everything.
    Kim wondered if this was how Lucifel behaved before she’d been caged.
    Angela continued to stare at the angel with a look that might incinerate rock.
    What was she thinking?
    He glanced briefly at Sophia for answers, but she was pretending not to notice him. As usual she stood in the shadows behind Angela’s great throne, her thick curled hair and silver dress drenched in the darkness. But her storm-gray eyes and pale skin still somehow gleamed, catching whatever light remained to her. A necklace with a white jewel pendant sparkled like a star set on her chest.
    The acidic air stung Kim’s throat. He turned aside,coughing into his hand. Beside him, the Great Demon Lilith turned and shot him an irritated glare.
    She’d been smiling at the impending drama, gently stroking a giant glistening spider that sat on her knee like a cat. Kim shuddered and turned away just as quickly. He could hear the spider chittering in contentment.
    â€œThere, there,” Lilith whispered. She sat back deeper into her ornate chair, giving the spider’s legs longer strokes. Finally it had enough and scuttled up her arm to perch on her shoulder, at last coming to rest far too close to Kim for comfort. “It will all be over soon,” Lilith said, her silken voice dripping with anticipation.
    The demon turned and looked pointedly at Kim.
    He had no choice but to look back. Lilith was always striking, but tonight she was even more so than usual. Her dark skin blended almost seamlessly with her ebony dress, and her orange eyes seemed to burn with a fascinating inner fire. Someone had braided her inky hair. He doubted Lilith had done it. She wasn’t the type to lift a finger for herself.
    â€œUncomfortable?” Lilith suggested, her voice high with amusement.
    â€œNot at all,” Kim whispered.
    Lilith smiled. “Well, forgive me, but your shaking hands say otherwise. You should have told me you hated spiders. What a shame, yes,” she said, turning to the spider and cooing at it. “He hates you, and you haven’t done a thing to him.” Then she added darkly, “ Yet. ”
    Kim struggled to appear unconcerned. “I’m surprised you decided to come to this Council,” he said, aware that his words sounded even more suspicious than he felt.
    â€œI never miss a good show,” Lilith murmured. “Especially when the Archon is starring.”
    Should he press his luck? He had to try to find out the truth for Angela’s sake. He knew she was suffering, even if she couldn’t tell him anymore.
    â€œPerhaps it wasn’t wise for you to come,” Kim began.
    Lilith peered at him sharply. “What do you mean? What nonsense are you about to annoy me with?”
    â€œWell, there are rumors that you’re controlling the Archon. That She’s little more than a puppet ruler with you pulling the strings. That makes you a target for Lucifel’s remaining worshippers, and—”
    â€œAnd?” Her voice burned like her eyes.
    â€œIt’s common knowledge your son, Python, desires the Throne of Hell. No one would be surprised if you’re doing what you can to keep him off it. Who can really blame you?”
    Lilith said nothing. Her sensual lips sealed into a tight line. “I knew I shouldn’t have started a conversation with you,” she finally said, sighing. “You’re as ignorant as the rest of your race. Ah, wait, I’d forgotten. You’re the only half-Jinn unfortunate enough to be alive.” She narrowed her eyes at him, as if trying to pierce him with her words. “I wonder what it’s like to be in love with a woman who barely remembers who you are? If you’ve decided to become Angela Mathers’s knight in shining armor now, you might as well put an end to the dream today. I think it’s painfully clear you’re