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Elsa pressed the towel harder against the wound.Ethan’s jaw tightened instantly.“…You’re doing that on purpose.”“Maybe.”“Cruel.”“You almost died three separate times tonight.”“Only three?”Elsa glared at him.“…I genuinely cannot tell if you’re brave or just stupid.”Ethan leaned his head back against the couch slowly.“…Usually both.”Silence settled again.The fire outside was gone now.The house felt too quiet after all the screaming.Too normal.Elsa hated it.She tied the clean bandage around his shoulder carefully this time.“…There,” she muttered.Ethan looked down at it.“…You know how to do that?”“I’ve had injuries before.”Ethan looked at her more carefully.“…What kind?”Elsa immediately looked away.“…None of your business.”Ethan noticed the change instantly.But before he could ask—Something creaked upstairs.Both froze.Elsa slowly stood.“…Karpeta?”Ethan’s expression darkened immediately.“…No.”Another creak.Slow footsteps.Elsa grabbed the gun from the tabl
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The road stayed quiet for a while after that.Only the sound of the engine filled the car.Elsa kept both hands tight on the wheel like she expected another demon to jump out at any second.Honestly—So did Ethan.He leaned back carefully against the seat, breathing slower now.Trying not to pass out.Elsa glanced at him again.“…Don’t sleep.”“I’m not sleeping.”“You literally just closed your eyes.”“I was resting them.”“That sounds fake.”Ethan almost smiled weakly.Almost.Then his phone started ringing again.Elsa jumped slightly.“…Please tell me that’s not another demon.”Ethan pulled the phone out slowly.One of his men.His expression changed slightly.He answered immediately.“…Yeah.”A man’s voice came through quickly.“Boss, we found something.”Ethan straightened a little despite the pain.“…About what I asked?”“Yes.”Elsa glanced at him briefly but stayed quiet.The man continued:“We checked the old records and the names you gave us. There’s definitely a connection.”
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Ethan pushed himself upright again.“I’m fine.”Elsa looked furious.“No, seriously, stop saying that!”“I can still walk.”“That is not the same thing!”Behind them, the fire kept spreading through the trees.Some demons were still screaming in the distance.Others—Still moving.Elsa looked back nervously.“…Tell me they’re dead.”“They’re not.”“…I hate this world.”Ethan grabbed her wrist lightly.“We need the car.”“The car is near the fire!”“We still need it.”Elsa stared at him like he had lost his mind.“You want to go BACK there?”“Yes.”“You are insane.”“Probably.”Another scream echoed through the forest.Closer this time.Elsa immediately grabbed the gun tighter.“…Move. Right now.”They hurried through the trees again.Ethan’s breathing became rougher with every step.Elsa noticed.Again.“…You’re slowing down.”“I know.”“…How much blood did you lose tonight?”Ethan thought about it for a second.“…A lot.”“That is not a number!”Before he could answer, something moved
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The demon laughed despite the bullet wound.Then its face started healing.Skin stitched itself together.Bone cracked back into place.Elsa stared in horror.“…Oh come on!”The demon’s grin widened.“You thought that would work?”Ethan grabbed Elsa’s arm suddenly.“Run.”“What?”“RUN.”More red eyes appeared deeper in the trees.Not four anymore.More.Many more.Branches shifted.Growls echoed through the darkness.Elsa’s face went pale.“…Ethan.”“We can’t stay.”The demons smiled around them.One stepped forward slowly.“You’re trapped.”Another tilted its head.“The humans smell terrified.”“Oh, shut up,” Elsa snapped shakily.A third demon laughed.“This one still has spirit.”Ethan pulled Elsa behind him slightly.Even injured—Even exhausted—He still moved protectively.Elsa noticed.And weirdly—That scared her more.“…What do we do?” she whispered.Ethan looked around quickly.Thinking.Fast.Another demon moved closer.“You can surrender,” it mocked. “We might kill you qui
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Ethan nearly dropped to one knee.The demons laughed.“He’s slowing down!”“He’s almost done!”A claw came toward his face—Ethan caught the wrist suddenly.Then smashed his forehead into the demon’s nose.CRUNCH.The demon stumbled back screaming.Ethan grabbed his gun quickly.BANG.One shot.A demon dropped.BANG.Another shot.A second demon fell backward.But there were still too many.One jumped onto Ethan from behind.They crashed hard into the dirt.The demon clawed at his throat violently.“You killed Peter!” he screamed.Ethan punched him once.Twice.Hard.Then shoved the knife upward into the demon’s jaw.The screaming stopped immediately.Ethan pushed the body off himself roughly.Breathing hard now.Very hard.Blood dripped from his mouth.One eye blurred slightly.The remaining demons circled him slowly now.More careful.One smiled darkly.“…You really will die for them.”Ethan wiped blood from his chin.“…Looks that way.”The demon tilted his head.“…Why?”Ethan looke
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Then Elsa spoke again. Very quietly. “…Please don’t die.” That made Ethan pause for half a second. Just half. Then another car slammed into him hard enough to nearly throw him off the road. Ethan gritted his teeth. “…I’m trying not to.” The car shook hard. Ethan fought the steering wheel. His teeth clenched. His arm hurt badly now. Elsa’s voice came again, fast and sharp. “…Ethan, talk to me!” “I’m here.” “Where are you now?” “…Far from the house.” “Good. Stay there.” “I’m trying.” Another demon car came closer. One of them shouted through a loud voice. “STOP RUNNING!” Ethan ignored him. Elsa heard it too. “…They sound close.” “They are.” A demon car moved up beside him again. The window rolled down. A man with red eyes smiled at Ethan. “…You can’t win like this.” Ethan didn’t look at him. Elsa spoke quickly. “…Do you have a plan?” “Yes.” “What is it?” Ethan looked ahead at the road. A long empty stretch. Trees on both sides. “…I stop them.” Elsa
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