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Chapter 9: Glass Houses

Lucifer opened his eyes and smiled. Eve was still beside him, sleeping. The black silk blanket barely covering her back. His smile disappears as he sees scars on her back. He wanted to kiss each one of them and tell Eve that as long as he is breathing, no one will ever lay a hand on her again.

He started to think about the sting operation that was going to happen in a few hours. He didn't want Eve to be offered up as bait for the psychopath but he also knows that he can't stop her. She needed to do this and he understood that, but he also protect what is his. He had to find a way to stay out of Eve's way but at the same time make sure she won't get hurt or worse, abducted. He needed Maze.

His thoughts were cut off when he heard the elevator ding. He gets up and puts on his robe to greet his unexpected visitor.

"Detective Decker...Detective Douche...To what do I owe this unexpected visit?" Lucifer greeted.

Chloe looked around her partner's penthouse. There were broken bottles, vases and ripped clothes on the floor. She stared at him rather skeptically.

"What the hell happened here?" Dan asked.

"Ah, no not really hell but..and I can't believe I'm saying this but..more like heaven actually." The Devil smiled.

Dan frowned, not really understanding what Lucifer meant.

"Seriously Lucifer...Did you and your brother get into another fight?" Chloe asked.

"Oh no, no...nothing like that Detective. I do admit that my frustrations about family matters did get the best of me but no harm no foul." Lucifer explained.

"So tell me..what brings you and Sir Douche-a-lot to my humble abode?"

Dan picks up a black bra from the arm chair and cocked his eyebrows. Lucifer forced a smile and grabbed the garment from Dan's hands. The detective just laughed as he sat on the chair.

"Lucifer, what ever is happening to you and your family, you know I'm here. You can talk to me. You don't need another bimbo of the month to escape your family drama." Chloe sincerely offered.

"Well, hang on there Detective. Two things. One, I have time and time again mentioned my family to you but you don't believe anything that I say so talking to you about what is happening in that area is completely moot. And two, the woman I am with is not another bimbo." Lucifer replied.

Chloe was shocked at how her partner seemed to be genuinely offended by what she said. Although there were truths to what Lucifer said, she also knows that he has the capacity to drown his problems with booze, loose women and quiet possibly drugs.

"Well, it's not like we've seen you with any other kind on women, Lucifer." Dan chimed in.

"You are going to regret saying that." Lucifer sneered.

"So you think I'm a bimbo, Daniel?" Eve asked.

Dan's eyes widened as he stood quickly from the chair and saw Eve behind them. Her hair was loose and she kept herself covered by wrapping the black silk blanket over her body.

Chloe stood silent with her mouth slightly opened. Stunned by what she was seeing and at the same time, she looked a little bit hurt and defeated.

"I believe you've met my bimbo of the month." Lucifer smiled.

"Wait...you and him!" Dan exclaimed. His hands were on his hips as he felt restless by this revelation.

"What?" Eve shrugged, "We're both consenting adults."

"Very consenting, might I add." Lucifer chimed in.

Eve sighed and rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, but to sleep with Lucifer Morningstar...I mean, do you have any idea how many women have been in and out of his bedroom?" Dan fretted.

"Well, wait one minute, Douche..." Lucifer started.

"What? It's true." Chloe argued.

"I know but still..." Lucifer replied. Both Chloe and Eve chuckled at the King of Hell. This seemed to make Dan even more upset about the situation.

"Dan..." Eve started.

"Is this payback or something?" Dan accused.

Eve frowned. "This is not about you Dan. Who I choose to sleep with is none of your business. It hasn't been your business since you cheated on me."

Chloe looked away and Dan fell silent. Eve was right. He had no right to get angry or upset with the situation. He ran his hand on his mouth and inhaled sharply. He may not have the right but he is also not happy.

"Well...I could use a drink. Anyone want one?" Lucifer broke the awkward silence.

Eve took a deep breathe. "I-I think I need to go and prepare for tonight."

"Oh no, don't go." Lucifer softly pleaded.

"I have to. I need to get ready. I just came out to ask if I could borrow a shirt since, well, you ripped mine." Eve countered.

Lucifer smiled. "You can take whatever you want."

"Thank you. I'll see you later." Eve gave Lucifer a quick peck on his cheek and walked back to the Prince of Darkness' room.

"This is totally inappropriate, Lucifer." Chloe whispered, making sure that Eve won't hear her.

"Inappropriate? This is downright a low blow. All he had to do is to keep it in his pants and he couldn't even do that!" Dan exclaimed in a low voice. His face was red in anger.

"Ok, enough." Lucifer snapped. "I do not answer to you nor do I need your permission. Eve and I slept together, deal with it."

"Whatever." Dan scoffed and left the penthouse.

Moments later, Eve strolled out of Lucifer's bedroom. She gave Lucifer a quick kiss good bye and left.

Detective Decker and Lucifer were left alone the penthouse, sitting opposite each other, in silence.

After awhile, the Devil sighed. "Drink?"

"Yes please." Chloe exhaled.

Lucifer got up and tried to look for an unbroken glass and bottle of scotch.

"Lucifer, you're right. Whatever it is you have with Eve, it's none of our business and as your friend, I support you wholeheartedly and I wish you guys nothing but happiness." Chloe apologized.

"Thank you, Detective. That means a lot." Lucifer smiled. He gives Chloe her glass and he takes a sip on his.

Chloe takes a sip. "That being said, I think what we're doing tonight is a big mistake. We can't let her be the bait. This psychopath is smart. He'll know what's going on and he'll either get spooked or Eve will pay the price."

Lucifer sighed. "I know. But I can't convince her to stay away. She wants to be the one to catch this killer. It's personal."

"I get personal. I get that and maybe one day I'll know why but right now, we can't let her do this or at least we have to make sure she's well guarded." Chloe suggested.

"What do you mean?" Lucifer frowned.

"I mean, we need Maze. Didn't you say that she'll do anything for you?" She asked.

Lucifer raised an eyebrow suggestively. "Well..."

Chloe rolled her eyes. "That's not what I meant."

"I know." Lucifer defended. "And yes, Maze is bound to me. No matter how mad she may be."

"So can you ask her to do this for you? Protect Eve tonight?" She asked.

"She can...she won't be happy about it though." Lucifer replied as he takes a sip.

"She doesn't have to be happy. She just has to make sure that this whole operation doesn't blow up in our faces or worst, get Eve killed." Chloe laid out before she chugs down her drink.

She gives Lucifer a quick nod before leaving the penthouse. Lucifer walked towards his balcony and looked up at the sky. The sun is setting leaving hints of pink, purple and orange hues.

He lets out a sigh. "I don't think you'd consider another favour, Dad?"

He waits for an answer.

Nothing.

"Yeah, seems about right." Lucifer shook his head and went back inside to get ready.

In the glass window, Desire's reflection appears as Lucifer walked back in. The King of Hell did not notice the menacing presence who seems to be enjoying everything that is happening.

A/N: Yes it took awhile for me to publish this chapter. I wasn't really sure about it. I kept revising it and have not been happy with it. This is close to what I wanted it to be but I do feel like I rushed Eve and Lucifer a bit. Reviews are appreciated. Thank you for all the support. See you in the next chapter.