Ash’s foot stopped mid-air. He hesitated for a few seconds before slightly shaking his head and stepping further away from me.

Now, a bookshelf was behind him, so that was the last time he could retreat.

“How ironic. You’re a Devil, yet you’re talking about heaven.” I chose not to pay attention to what he was doing now and dismissed it from my mind. Whatever his reasons for his actions were, I didn't care. “But in a way, you're still kind. Haze’s much worse than you.”

I didn't ...