The vulnerability in her ruby eyes caught him completely off guard.
Gone was the playful predator who'd tormented him with innuendo.
In her place stood someone who feared for his safety.
She actually cares. About me. A human she barely knows.
Before he could process this revelation further, the lead extremist's voice boomed across the hillside.
"LOOK AT THIS DISGUSTING SIGHT!"
The demon's crimson robes flapped dramatically as he gestured with his staff.
"A MASTER-LEVEL SUCCUBUS CONSORTING WITH HUMAN FILTH!"
"Brother Kazrik speaks truth!"
The second extremist spat into the grass.
"These damn humans think they can steal our women now! First our lands, now our females!"
Steal your women? I'm just here for a tour!
Noah opened his mouth to protest his innocence, but the third extremist cut him off.
"A SUCCUBUS AT THAT!"
His voice cracked slightly.
"The shame brings dishonor to our entire race!"
Oh, come on. I literally just met her yesterday.
"Kill the human!"
