The demon market

I folded the letter and put it in my pocket. I turned to Lise, who looked nervous and pale.

"So, are you ready to go to the demon market?" I asked her, trying to sound upbeat.

Lise shook her head. "No, I'm not. I don't want to go there. It's scary and dangerous. What if we get attacked or kidnapped or worse?"

I rolled my eyes. "Don't be such a chicken. Zephara wouldn't send us there if he didn't think we could handle it. Besides, we have each other. We'll be fine and you are my bodyguard."

I grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the door. "Come on, let's go. Maybe we'll find something interesting there. Maybe even a gift for your boyfriend."

Lise blushed again. "I told you, I don't have a boyfriend. And even if I did, I wouldn't bring him a gift from the demon market. That's just weird."

I smirked. "Oh, so you do have a boyfriend. Who is he? Tell me his name. Is he handsome? Is he strong? Is he a demon?"