Lucifer’s POV

The world didn’t just tilt, in that moment…

it detonated.

The moment the poisoned tea touched my tongue, something sharp and electric exploded through my veins.

My lungs seized and my throat closed.

I tried to inhale air, nothing.

A second later, my body began jerking violently, as if an invisible hand grabbed my spine and shook me like a ragdoll.

My knees buckled and I was on the floor in a flash.

I vaguely heard Amelia scream my name, but her voice felt far, far ...