Chapter 53

**A Devilish Distraction**

Athena Pov.

When Azazel shows up at the diner the next day, I can barely hide my smile. I had worried he might stay away after yesterday's tension with Lucifer, but here he is, smirking like he owns the place. And honestly? I'm kind of relieved. A day with Azazel's dry sense of humor definitely beats a day of scrubbing tables and dodging grease stains solo.

Joe spots him and quirks an eyebrow in my direction. He's already suspicious of my "mysterious friend" who keeps showing up at odd hours, usually wearing a look like he's plotting world domination or something equally demonic.

"Hey, Athena!" Joe calls from the kitchen. "Is your… uh, 'friend' here for more coffee, or is he finally going to order something?"