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    “No, I don’t think so. As far as I know, she comes from another … country,” Vanessa replied with a shrug. “You’ll probably never see her again.”
    “Another country? She mentioned something like that, and she has such an unusual accent.”
    Vanessa had to watch what she said. “I … uh … yes, another country, but I really don’t know that much about her or where she comes from exactly.” That was the truth. She had tried to ask Marla questions, but the demon had avoided answering.
    Mike smiled. “Well, at least I’m not the only one confused by her.” Sighing, he leaned back into the sofa, his eyes half closed. “It’s too bad you can’t tell me anything more about her. I got along with her so well.” He scratched his eyebrow and looked up at Vanessa. “It sounds ridiculous but … it was like we had known each other forever, like there was an invisible bond between us. I’ve only met her once, and I feel totally crazy about her.”
    “It’s not ridiculous, Mike. I know what you mean.” Vanessa took a deep breath and then exhaled. She could see that Mike was in love with Marla. You’d be better off staying away from demons , she thought. You’ll just get burned. It’s hard enough loving a half-demon.
    She quickly got up before she could blurt anything out. “It’s getting late; I have to go.” She couldn’t get Daniel off her mind. Even though it was late, she had to talk to him — otherwise, she would never fall asleep.
    “I’ll take you home,” Mike said, getting up from the couch.

    Vanessa stood in front of the Taylors’ house, undecided. There was still a light on in the kitchen, so she bravely pressed the doorbell. Anne probably just got home from her shift , she guessed.
    It didn’t take long for Daniel’s mother to open the door. She looked surprised. “Nessa? It’s pretty late.”
    “Yes, I know. Could I speak with Danny for a minute? It’s important.” She tried to hide her anxiety. If Anne noticed, she’d get curious and start asking questions.
    “Sure, come in.” Anne shut the door behind her and gestured toward the stairs. “I understand — I was once young and in love,” she said with a smile. “Daniel’s upstairs.”
    As Vanessa climbed the stairs, her heart was pounding violently. She came to a halt in front of his door. There was no sound from inside. Is he already asleep? she asked herself, but then she saw the light shining under the door, so she entered the room.
    As always, the first things she saw were Daniel’s desk at the window and the shelf holding his stereo on the right side of the room. When Nessa shut the door behind herself, she gasped. Daniel was lying stretched out on the bed, his shirt pulled up so that she could see his flat stomach. His breathing was rapid, and he made no sign of noticing her. At first, Vanessa thought that he was having another attack, but then she was horrified to see a young woman suddenly materialize on top of him, her fiery hair hanging like a curtain over Daniel’s face.
    “Sirina …” Vanessa knew at once who the demon was, despite never having seen her before in person. Daniel’s future wife. It looked like she had found the right way to win him over.
    Sirina raised her head, tossed her hair back, and smiled insincerely at Vanessa. “Get lost, human, he belongs to me now!” As if to prove it, she leaned over Daniel’s face and kissed him on the mouth. Vanessa thought she might faint, but then a fury rose within her.
    Daniel briefly seemed to return the kiss, but Vanessa thought he looked strange, almost detached. No wonder , she thought, he’s been blown away! Sirina knows what she’s doing.
    Suddenly he pushed the demon away and sat up. “Nessa!”
    “Daniel … I …” Vanessa stammered in confusion. “Why?”
    He hastily pulled his shirt down. “It’s not what you think!”
    “Oh, yeah? Like between me and Mike, but you wouldn’t believe me. In any case, he didn’t kiss