His Sanity by Mirah Selim (best mystery novels of all time TXT) 📗

His Mask

Author Pov

Catelin huffed out in annoyance as she was trying to call Trevor again and again but no reply from him. She wanted to know where is he and what he decided for Lucifer?

Finally, he picked her call and she sighed in relief. "Hello, Doctor where were you I have been trying to call you for the past two hours." Trevor sighed on the other side.

" I have been trying to work on Lucifer's case. I have found something but for that, we have to take Lucifer to one of the best doctors. He's an experienced psychiatrist and can help us to identify what disorder is Lucifer going through? " Catelin sighed heavily nodding her head.

" Alright, when do we have to go? "

" Tomorrow but there is a little problem." Catelin sighed in annoyance.

" Now what? " Trevor chuckled at her annoyed tone.

"You have to bring Lucifer with you." Catelin rubbed her forehead before sighing heavily.

" You know it's not that easy. Last time he went all barbarian when I asked him to come with me to you and let me tell you I am not doing that manipulative shit again." She replied remembering how he reacted when she took Trevor's name.

"Don't worry I have a plan for that. First, you need to bring kid Lucifer out and then bring him out in a cafe. I will come there with my doctor and there will be his assistant too with him so don't worry. He will have no choice but to control himself as he can't let the mask he had worn off in front of the public so don't worry."

Catelin smiled at his words. It was true Lucifer never behaves differently other than his kid personality when he's outside. It will be easy for the psychiatrist to examine him. Catelin finally agreed to his plan and hung up the call.

She decided to sleep right now and talk to Lucifer in the morning. But as soon as she closed her eyes the door of her room got cracked open. But it seemed like someone entered carefully not wanting to make any noise.

Catelin kept her eyes closed and clutched the blanket over her feeling him walking towards her. The familiar scent filled her nostrils making her relax a bit.

Lucifer bent his head down to her face before pecking her cold cheekbone. He carefully removed the blanket and slide beside her on the bed. He wrapped one arm around her waist and leaned closer to her.

He placed his face on the cushion extremely near hers. He stared at her face without blinking and after God knows how long he finally sighed out and closed his eyes before mumbling.

"I am sorry little one. I love you." With that after a few minutes he fell asleep and Catelin finally opened her eyes staring at his face.

She sighed out wanting to caress his cheek and hug him tightly but restrain herself. She already did a mistake by becoming so weak in front of him and letting herself melt away in his touch.

She can't do this anymore. She promised the man who took care of her like a father and the woman who showered her with a motherly love. She can't betray them. She needs to know what happened to Lucifer years ago and why he had hidden behind this fake mask?

"I love you too." She mumbled to herself not wanting her voice to reach his ears. How much she wishes for everything to be different? If only he wasn't this complicated. If only their situation wasn't this complicated then she should have just given on anything for him.

But right now she knew the aggressive Lucifer is turning more vicious day by day. And she dreads the day he will turn into a pure psycho and before that happens she needs to remove this mask from him.

Soon she fell asleep in his arms and they both traveled to their dreamland.

Soon morning arrived and Catelin was the first one to wake up and come in face to face with Lucifer. She smiled a little caressing his cheek when he finally opened his eyes.

"Cate." He whispered making Catelin almost squeal in happiness. He was kid Lucifer which she wanted to come out. She smiled at him brushing his hair making him snuggle in her crook.

"Lucifer." He hummed closing his eyes.

"I was thinking let's go out. From the day we came here we haven't gone to anywhere. How about the near cafe?" She said making him nod his head still keeping it buried in her crook.

"Ok then get up and take a shower. Let's go." He whined a little but after her glare, he pouted finally getting out of the bed and walking towards his room.

Catelin sighed in relief before taking a shower too and changing her clothes. She got ready in a skirt reaching to her knees and a fluffy sweater. Walking out she found Lucifer in his sweatpants and a sweater.

Catelin couldn't help but for the first time suspect his sense of dressing. Why is he dressed up as an adult than a kid? Even his standing posture was familiar to an adult Lucifer.

He finally turned around and Catelin didn't miss how his eyes darken a little when his eyes fell on her bare legs. But soon he shook his head and smiled at her like an innocent childish one.

"Cate you came." He walked towards her before licking his lips.

" Cate outside is cold don't you think you should wear pants." He said innocently making her stunned at how possessive he sounded.

"Don't worry Lucifer I am fine. Let's go." She said not wanting to sound suspicious of his sudden dark tone. Lucifer had no other option but to nod and follow her silently.

They both reached the cafe and ordered their drinks and a little stuff for breakfast. Soon a familiar face entered the cafe making Catelin hold her breath for a second.

"Hey, Catelin. What's a surprise! I didn't expect you to be here." Trevor said trying to sound surprised.

Lucifer's hands turned into tight fists hearing the voice of the man. He looked at Catelin whose eyes were already staring at him with concern in her eyes. But being a master in hiding secrets he smiled at her innocently.

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