Emily found herself unable to utter the words. It wasn't that she didn't want to; she was just too shy.

Mr. Satan was slightly disappointed but gently squeezed her hand. "No rush. I can wait."

He turned on the room's lights, instantly illuminating the space brightly.

Emily looked at his masked face, hesitating. "We don’t have to turn on the lights. I'm used to it."

Mr. Satan replied, "I've also grown accustomed to darkness, but now I want to experience the light."

"But wearing a mask in the ...