It was quick work and the deed was done before Francine had a chance to call the police. She was frightened when she saw me carrying Vincent's carcass, but as I said earlier, I have many talents and it wasn't long before I had calmed her. Vincent would never hurt her again; he would disappear without a trace. I would take care of everything.

I used my talents to ensure that what she had seen dissolved into her subconscious mind, and only the freedom of knowing she didn't have to worry about Vincent anymore remained. Then I slipped back into my world of shadowed observation, where I remain content to watch Francine and her new family grow and thrive. I hope she lives a very long life. Even devils like a happy ending now and again.

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