If he wanted to be honest, the boy would tell the powerful being that he didn’t know what the barrier even was, or how to get rid of it. He needed to, however, buy time for him and his family. For a moment it looked like he was in deep thought as his mind raced with all of the things that he was able to tell the being. Of course he could detect that it was a lie, so he saw no use in even trying.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about, Cipher.”
He tried to sound as brave as he possibly could, but in truth it was obvious the young man was scared beyond his wits. He clenched his fists tight and swallowed hard, taking a step back from the demon to get space between the two. Frankly, he usually wasn’t this scared of Bill.. But since he finally saw what he was truly capable of, he wasn’t so brave anymore..
“Let me go --- now.” Idiot.












