Amelia POV

The guard’s command sliced through the air like a blade.

“Take off your masks. Let’s see you two.”

My blood iced instantly.

Lucifer’s hand moved by his sides, his claws sharpening.

He was ready to kill the guard without hesitation if it came to that. And honestly… so was I.

But killing him here, in the open hallway right outside the Summit Chamber?

That was as good as suicide.

I forced myself to breathe slowly, even though my lungs felt too tight.

The guard ...