him,
Demetri Demidov. And that was bad. Really bad. Sending Cain away was definitely
the right decision.
After taking his human form, Demetri
glanced in the direction Cain had walked away. “I see you managed to snag one
of your little pups from Samuel.”
Out of all the demons it could’ve been,
he was shocked it was Demetri, but he knew better than to show it. Leaning his
back against a tree trunk, he crossed his arms over his chest. “What do want?”
“How long are you going to keep playing
hide and seek with the rest of your pack?” The demon asked as he continued to
look in the direction Cain had walked.
Hoping to take his attention away from
the younger wolf, Eli pushed away from the tree and took a step toward the
demon. “I’m not playing games. I’m done with the pack.”
“Are you?” Demetri turned toward him.
“If you’re attempting to flee from them you’re not doing a very good job at
it.” He pointed. “They’re on the other side of the ridge.”
“I know where they are.”
“Ah, yes. I’m sure you do. Knowing your
enemies and keeping them close is an old but good strategy. It’s what I would
do in your situation. We are a lot alike. Only you’re weaker.” The smile that
slowly parted Demetri’s lips to bare his teeth was the furthest thing from
pleasant. It was definitely a silent snarl, meant to intimidate. “I can’t help
but notice that you don’t seem pleased to see me.”
“We’re nothing alike. And I am not
happy to see you.” Eli saw no reason to deny it.
“You’re right. We’re as different as
night and day. I’m still intact.”
“What?”
“I haven’t been snipped. I have a pair
of balls.”
“I don’t ever remember you being so
funny.”
“I’m only trying to cheer you up.
Perhaps, it would be more effective to simply remind you, that if you stick
around, you’re certain to see Mia suffer a painful, untimely death. It’s no
secret that she has talent for getting into perilous situations. It’s only a
matter of time before Joseph fails to protect her. Did you know it happened
many years ago to his father? His mother walked right into a trap and his father
couldn’t get to her in time. His mother was a feisty little thing just like
Mia. Joseph is doing the same thing. His father abandoned his good sense by
allowing her to fight by his side. Surely the realization that history is
already repeating itself should give you some measure of delight. Revenge is
always such a sweet, intoxicating elixir to a scorned soul.”
“I do not want revenge. Leave her
alone,” Eli growled as he took a threatening step forward.
“Sit down and pay attention, Fido.
First, I totally lack the desire to waste any time or energy killing her.” He
shrugged. “She’ll take care of it with Joseph’s help. Second, I find it
amusing…no. Not that. I find it pathetic, in a gut busting laugh sort of way, that you’re still concerned about Mia’s welfare,
considering she dumped your ass for a demon.” Demetri paused for a few seconds.
“Don’t you have rules about allowing your women to run off and breed with other
species?”
It was true. His willingness to fight a
demon over threatening the woman who didn’t give a shit about him was pathetic.
Even so, after all he’d put her through, he would do his best to protect her.
“Rules are bent and broken every day.”
“Is that why you’ve failed to discipline
your pack for turning on you and abandoning you to follow Samuel’s lead?”
“My motives make no difference to you.”
“They’ve already banned together with
some of the locals. They’re an unsavory bunch. They’re rumored to be
responsible for numerous acts of violence in the city. Did you know they killed
their previous leader because he didn’t condone their decision to eradicate
humans?”
“I’m shocked to hear that you’re so
current with the local gossip. I thought it would be beneath your almighty
greatness.” This was the
Demetri Demidov. And that was bad. Really bad. Sending Cain away was definitely
the right decision.
After taking his human form, Demetri
glanced in the direction Cain had walked away. “I see you managed to snag one
of your little pups from Samuel.”
Out of all the demons it could’ve been,
he was shocked it was Demetri, but he knew better than to show it. Leaning his
back against a tree trunk, he crossed his arms over his chest. “What do want?”
“How long are you going to keep playing
hide and seek with the rest of your pack?” The demon asked as he continued to
look in the direction Cain had walked.
Hoping to take his attention away from
the younger wolf, Eli pushed away from the tree and took a step toward the
demon. “I’m not playing games. I’m done with the pack.”
“Are you?” Demetri turned toward him.
“If you’re attempting to flee from them you’re not doing a very good job at
it.” He pointed. “They’re on the other side of the ridge.”
“I know where they are.”
“Ah, yes. I’m sure you do. Knowing your
enemies and keeping them close is an old but good strategy. It’s what I would
do in your situation. We are a lot alike. Only you’re weaker.” The smile that
slowly parted Demetri’s lips to bare his teeth was the furthest thing from
pleasant. It was definitely a silent snarl, meant to intimidate. “I can’t help
but notice that you don’t seem pleased to see me.”
“We’re nothing alike. And I am not
happy to see you.” Eli saw no reason to deny it.
“You’re right. We’re as different as
night and day. I’m still intact.”
“What?”
“I haven’t been snipped. I have a pair
of balls.”
“I don’t ever remember you being so
funny.”
“I’m only trying to cheer you up.
Perhaps, it would be more effective to simply remind you, that if you stick
around, you’re certain to see Mia suffer a painful, untimely death. It’s no
secret that she has talent for getting into perilous situations. It’s only a
matter of time before Joseph fails to protect her. Did you know it happened
many years ago to his father? His mother walked right into a trap and his father
couldn’t get to her in time. His mother was a feisty little thing just like
Mia. Joseph is doing the same thing. His father abandoned his good sense by
allowing her to fight by his side. Surely the realization that history is
already repeating itself should give you some measure of delight. Revenge is
always such a sweet, intoxicating elixir to a scorned soul.”
“I do not want revenge. Leave her
alone,” Eli growled as he took a threatening step forward.
“Sit down and pay attention, Fido.
First, I totally lack the desire to waste any time or energy killing her.” He
shrugged. “She’ll take care of it with Joseph’s help. Second, I find it
amusing…no. Not that. I find it pathetic, in a gut busting laugh sort of way, that you’re still concerned about Mia’s welfare,
considering she dumped your ass for a demon.” Demetri paused for a few seconds.
“Don’t you have rules about allowing your women to run off and breed with other
species?”
It was true. His willingness to fight a
demon over threatening the woman who didn’t give a shit about him was pathetic.
Even so, after all he’d put her through, he would do his best to protect her.
“Rules are bent and broken every day.”
“Is that why you’ve failed to discipline
your pack for turning on you and abandoning you to follow Samuel’s lead?”
“My motives make no difference to you.”
“They’ve already banned together with
some of the locals. They’re an unsavory bunch. They’re rumored to be
responsible for numerous acts of violence in the city. Did you know they killed
their previous leader because he didn’t condone their decision to eradicate
humans?”
“I’m shocked to hear that you’re so
current with the local gossip. I thought it would be beneath your almighty
greatness.” This was the
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