“Very pale,” Stolas muttered as he strode across the floor to take my elbow and usher me into a seat. “Don’t worry, Mia. We’ll be right up on the roof waiting for you. As soon as you step inside, we’ll fly you to safety.”

Fly?

“I don’t think that’s any better.”

“You wanted to do this, Mia,” Az said, folding his arms. “This is what it entails. If you want to back out, now’s your last chance.”

I met his gaze. He wanted me to quit because he didn’t think I could handle it. “No, I’ll do it.”

His jaw hardened. “Fine. You better get ready then. We have two hours before we have to leave.”

* * *

The glittering lobby yawned before us like a monster’s massive jaws. Or maybe I was just being dramatic. Az walked by my side, and I had my hand tucked into his arm. The soft material of his fitted black suit slid like silk against my fingers, and the scent of his musky cologne peppered the air.

We followed several other guests to a bank of elevators along the back wall. Men in crisp suits with glamorous women on their arms, a pair of suited women with their hands clasped, and a very obvious vampire who stood alone. His red eyes caught mine, and the hint of a sharp canine flickered out from his top lip. I swallowed hard and glanced away.

Other than that weirdo, it was impossible to tell who was who. Each couple would have a human and a supernatural between them, but none of the supernaturals were being obvious about what they were. None of these humans knew their dates were supernatural Lucifer fans who planned to sacrifice their souls. Only me.

Each couple took a separate elevator until finally it was our turn to join the party. We rode in silence, tension bouncing between us. As the floors rolled by, I couldn’t help but wonder if this moment would be the last one we shared. My bags were packed. Az had found me an apartment and a job, and Phenex was assigned to take me to my new home as soon as I was done here.

We’d signed two contracts. One to make Lucifer happy and one meant only for our eyes. Az had insisted, as a way to keep me safe. The deal was this: if I ever showed my face at Infernal without an invitation, I’d lose my soul.

“You look very striking tonight, Mia,” Az finally said as we rushed past floor twenty-nine. “I wanted to tell you before we go inside.”