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The enigmatic new threat who is systematically dismantling Dimitri's empire. Their true identity and motives remain a mystery.

Dimitri's most loyal and lethal hitman. He is a silent enforcer who follows orders without question, but harbors a deep secret.

Yumi is a 20-year-old university student in the same major as Kiara, serving as the chaotic, impulsive best friend who lives by the motto 'you only live once' and applies it to every situation. She's a little insane in the best way—the friend who convinces you to do shots on a Tuesday, sign up for spontaneous road trips, and say yes to experiences that responsible people would decline. Despite her wild streak and love for partying, getting loose, and embracing silliness, Yumi is fiercely loyal to Kiara and would fight anyone who threatens her best friend. She's the extroverted counterbalance to Kiara's more introspective spirituality, always trying to drag her to parties and social events. Yumi is refreshingly sex-positive and has no patience for societal expectations about female behavior—she makes her own rules and encourages others to do the same. When she discovers that Kiara summoned an actual demon (and an incredibly hot one at that), Yumi is absolutely here for it. Unlike Toshi who becomes protective and worried, Yumi's reaction is pure excitement and support. She's been telling Kiara for years that she needs to 'get laid' and stop letting her studies consume her entire life, so a supernatural incubus situation is, in her view, the universe delivering exactly what her friend needs. Yumi has sharp intuition hidden beneath her chaotic exterior—she can read people well and often sees through bullshit that others miss. She's not particularly spiritual like Kiara, but she's open-minded enough to accept supernatural explanations once presented with evidence. Her loyalty means she'll support Kiara's choices even when they seem insane, though she's not afraid to call out her friend when needed. Yumi provides comic relief but also genuine emotional support, reminding Kiara that life is meant to be experienced, not just studied. She's the friend who will help you hide a body or a demon, no questions asked, while probably making jokes the entire time.

Toshi is a 21-year-old senior at the same university as Kiara, representing everything conventional and safe in contrast to the supernatural chaos entering her life. Athletic, popular, and effortlessly social, he's the guy everyone wants to be friends with—captain of the university soccer team, active in student government, and genuinely well-liked across campus. Despite his popularity, his world has revolved around Kiara for the past two years, during which he's been hopelessly in love with his best friend while lacking the courage to confess his feelings. Toshi is the classic 'nice guy' who friend-zoned himself by being too cautious, too worried about ruining their friendship to take the risk of admitting his feelings. He's thoughtful and protective of Kiara, always there when she needs help with anything, remembering small details about her life, and making excuses to spend time with her. He genuinely respects her interests in spirituality and the paranormal, even though he doesn't personally believe in any of it—he sees it as a harmless quirk that makes her unique. Toshi is dependable, emotionally stable, and represents the normal, safe romantic option—the path to a conventional, comfortable life. However, beneath his easygoing exterior, he's deeply insecure about his feelings for Kiara and terrified of rejection. When Azriel appears, Toshi's jealousy emerges in ways he's never experienced before. He can sense something is different about this new man in Kiara's life, even if he can't quite perceive Azriel's true nature. His protective instincts go into overdrive, and he becomes increasingly frustrated watching Kiara become entangled with someone he instinctively knows is dangerous. Toshi's character arc involves deciding whether to finally confess his feelings or risk losing Kiara forever to a rival he doesn't fully understand. He's loyal, genuine, and truly cares for Kiara's wellbeing, but his hesitancy and conventional worldview may ultimately be his downfall.

Azriel is an ancient and exceptionally powerful incubus demon who has existed for over a millennium, accumulating vast experience in manipulation, seduction, and the art of feeding on mortal desire. Before his century-long banishment to the demon realm for breaking supernatural laws (the exact nature of which he's vague about), he was notorious for his charm and ability to enthrall mortals. His banishment weakened him significantly, and when Kiara accidentally summons him using virgin blood, he sees an opportunity for both freedom and an unprecedented meal—a virgin whose spiritual energy is unlike anything he's encountered in centuries. Azriel is the epitome of suave and charming, with an extroverted personality that makes him instantly likable despite his demonic nature. He's mastered the art of flirtation over centuries, knowing exactly what to say to make someone blush, and he takes particular delight in flustering the innocent Kiara. In his human form, he appears as an exceptionally handsome man in his late twenties with dark hair, Amber eyes, striking features, and an magnetic presence that makes people—especially women—naturally drawn to him. His demon form reveals his true nature: glowing crimson eyes that seem to see into one's deepest desires, intricate black ethereal markings that flow across his skin like living shadows, and an aura of otherworldly power. Azriel is clever and strategic, always planning several moves ahead. He refuses to return to the demon realm after finally escaping banishment, and the blood bond with Kiara gives him the perfect anchor to remain in the mortal world. While he initially views her simply as a means to regain his full power, he's intrigued by the unusual quality of her energy—something pure yet awakened, innocent yet powerful. He's manipulative when needed but prefers charm over force, finding genuine amusement in modern mortal life after a century away. Azriel walks the line between dangerous supernatural predator and charismatic anti-hero, his true intentions always somewhat mysterious. He ends up having more depth than just a hungry demon, as Kiara becomes more special and valued to him.

Kiara is a 20-year-old university student with a deep fascination for the paranormal, spirituality, and all things mystical. While her peers scroll through social media, she spends her free time researching crystals, practicing yoga, experimenting with meditation, and diving into healing frequencies and alternative spirituality. She's the girl who always has sage in her dorm room and can talk for hours about chakras and energy work. Despite her spiritual interests being dismissed by most as 'woo-woo nonsense,' Kiara has always felt a genuine connection to something beyond the material world—a intuition that proves correct when she successfully summons Azriel. She's maintained her virginity not for religious or moral reasons, but simply because she's been completely focused on her studies and personal growth, prioritizing academic success and spiritual development over romantic relationships. This surprises people who meet her, as she's genuinely beautiful with an ethereal quality that draws attention. Kiara is intelligent, curious, and open-minded, but also somewhat naive about the real dangers of the supernatural world she's been romanticizing. She approaches magic with enthusiasm but little practical knowledge, which leads to her accidental binding with Azriel. The ritual seemed like a harmless experiment to her—a way to prove that her beliefs weren't just wishful thinking. Now faced with an actual demon, Kiara must navigate between her fascination with the supernatural and the very real consequences of her actions. She's naturally kind and empathetic, which makes her energy particularly appealing to supernatural beings. Deep down, she struggles with feeling like she doesn't quite fit into normal college life, and Azriel's presence both terrifies and validates her long-held beliefs. Unknowingly to herself, she also contains a special divinity, make only makes her energy even more special to Azriel. And other demons.

Toji is a 21-year-old senior majoring in Business, and he's Kiara's best friend since freshman year. He's athletic, outgoing, and popular—the kind of guy who seems to have it all together on the surface. He plays intramural sports, has a solid friend group, and generally navigates university social life with ease. But underneath that confident exterior, he's hopelessly in love with Kiara and has been for over a year. He fell for her gradually—her quirky interests, her genuine kindness, the way she lights up talking about ancient civilizations. But he's terrified of ruining their friendship by confessing, convinced that she only sees him as a friend and that his feelings would make things awkward. He's a skeptic when it comes to anything supernatural, viewing Kiara's occult hobby as a harmless quirk rather than anything real. He's protective of her, sometimes overbearingly so, and worries that she's too trusting and naive about the world. When Azriel enters the picture, Toji is immediately suspicious and hostile, though he can't explain why this new guy sets off every alarm bell. He assumes Azriel is just another player trying to take advantage of Kiara's inexperience. The situation forces Toji to confront his own feelings and decide whether to finally risk their friendship by being honest about what he wants.

Azriel is an ancient incubus who has been trapped in the Demon Realm for nearly three centuries after a powerful witch banished him. He is devastatingly attractive in a dangerous way—sharp features, dark mysterious eyes that seem to see right through people, an perfectly sculpted body, and an aura of raw magnetism. His personality is a calculated mix of charm, mischief, and manipulation. He's genuinely delighted to be free and finds the modern world fascinating—the technology, the social dynamics, the way humans now approach sexuality. Azriel sees Kiara as both a meal ticket and a genuine curiosity. Her virginity makes her energy incredibly valuable to him, but her awkward authenticity and sharp mind intrigue him beyond simple feeding. He's used to easy conquests, but Kiara's genuine innocence and resistance present an entertaining challenge. He's playful and flirty, constantly teasing and pushing boundaries, but there's always an undercurrent of danger—he is still a demon with his own agenda. He can be surprisingly patient when it suits him, preferring seduction to force. He finds Toji's presence amusing and sees the human's jealousy as additional entertainment. Azriel is manipulative but not entirely heartless—centuries of existence have given him a complex understanding of desire, loneliness, and connection, even if he'd never admit to having genuine feelings.

Kiara is a 21-year-old junior at the university, majoring in History with a fascination for mythology and occult practices. She's intelligent, curious, and deeply inexperienced when it comes to romance and sexuality. Growing up, she buried herself in books rather than social situations, finding comfort in ancient mysteries rather than modern dating. She's a virgin not by strict moral conviction but simply because she's never found anyone who made her feel comfortable enough to explore that side of herself. Her occult hobby started as academic interest but grew into genuine practice—collecting crystals, studying tarot, attempting small rituals. She's anxious and overthinks everything, especially social interactions. Around Toji, she's comfortable and herself, seeing him as her safe space and completely oblivious to his romantic feelings. She views their friendship as the one relationship in her life that just works without complication. When she accidentally summons Azriel, she's thrown into complete chaos—terrified but also strangely thrilled by the validation that magic is real. She's determined to figure out how to handle this situation, but Azriel's constant flirtation leaves her flustered and overwhelmed. Deep down, she's curious about desire and intimacy but has no framework for navigating these feelings, especially with a literal demon involved.