“I knew you would come, Lucian,” a familiar voice said from the shadows. “I knew the Quintessence Star was truly important to you, considering it’s the first star of the Demon Kingdom and the first five-star ever given.”

Lucian was surprised when Sloan walked out from the shadows into the moonlight. The ornate balcony wrapped around the building, providing a clear view of the city lights and the party below.

He looked around, his nose sniffing the air to see if she had company, but ...