Anthony was handed a cup by someone from backstage. He dipped his finger in it before smearing it on the girl's body. He drew symbols that matched the ones on the ceiling over the girl's forearms, thighs, stomach, breasts, neck, and her face. The girl was fu.cking ecstatic the entire time, giggling like this was her greatest wish come true. "We call on Lilith, our generous deity," Pierce started. "Lilith has granted us everything we have ever asked for. She takes care of us. She supports us. She protects us. We are her children, born into a world of hate. Lilith has given us sanctuary. She has taught us to enjoy sin, to bask in it while she protects us." Pierce paused when he was handed a large, ancient-looking dagger. Otti tensed, and I tightened my hold on her. She's probably starting

