ValiasVillain by Jocelyn Dex

she was gonna do what she was gonna do
regardless. “It’ll be fine. And, I just came up with a plan. I’ll only need to
be there for a few minutes to get our guards past Debol’s guards. Then I can
pop out.”
    Her mother seemed satisfied with that. Little did she know,
Valia was lying.
    * * * * *
    Darcy chose four guards to accompany Valia. There was no way
she could get them all past Debol’s guards. No, she let her mother believe that
so she’d get off her back but Valia knew what she’d really have to do. She’d
told the guards her fake plan and then ran to her room to change into something
more suitable for a fight. Tight green tank top, tight black pants and her
ass-kicking boots.
    Araya sat with her as she changed. “Are you sure about this,
Valia? I mean, the Ferox demon did abduct you for revenge purposes.”
    Valia pulled on a knee high boot and zipped it up, then sat
on the bed. “What’s it feel like to be in love?”
    Araya’s eyes widened. “Love? You asking about love ?”
    “Forget it.” Valia looked away and pulled on her other boot.
    “No! Sorry. I was just surprised by the question.”
    “Well, then?”
    Araya closed her eyes for a few seconds. “Well, it’s hard to
describe. I think about Kean all the time. Even though he is only downstairs
right now, I miss him. I don’t like to be away from him. When he touches me…”
Valia had to stifle a laugh when Araya’s face reddened. “Anyway. I’m happy and
feel complete with him.”
    Complete with him . Yeah, Valia experienced that with
Rydin, but she assured herself all those gooey feelings were because of the
aura binding. That had to be it. Valia had never desired to be with one male
for more than a couple of days. She didn’t do all that mushy squishy love crap.
She’d always thought it dumb and so very restricting.
    She’d find a way to undo the aura binding and then she and
Rydin both would be free from the unwanted feelings.
    “Why the interest in love?” Araya asked.
    Valia shrugged and hopped off the bed. “Just curious.”
    Araya crossed her arms over her chest as her eyes narrowed
suspiciously. “Why are you really willing to risk another trip to the demon
realm?”
    “Told ya. Rydin has suffered enough because of me. I’m a
fair chick. I can’t get back the extra years he lost, but I can keep him from
losing any more. Plus, hello. There’s a Sempire being held captive by an
Incubus.”
    “Mmm hmm,” Araya said.
    * * * * *
    Valia had just enough time to tell Fin to hang back until
she ditched the guards. He looked concerned at the “ditch the guards” part but
agreed anyway.
    Valia met the guards right outside the mansion’s front door.
She ported them to right outside Rydin’s house instead of to Debol’s. She
figured that was as good a place as any. Before any of them had time to realize
what her intentions were, she flashed back to the mansion where Fin was waiting
for her outside. Then they ported about a half mile from Debol’s.
    “Okay. Here’s the plan,” Valia began. She was stopped short
by the appearance of Araya, Kean and Kiberry. “What the fuck?”
    Araya looked around at their dismal surroundings, a wary
look on her face. Kean appeared uncomfortable but gripped Araya’s arm
protectively. Kiberry sniffed the ground, found a spot he liked and rolled over
on his back and wiggled around.
    A look of determination crossed Araya’s face as she gazed at
Valia. “You’re my sister. I knew you had something planned. Kiberry helped us
follow your trail.” She gazed at him lovingly and smiled. “He’s such a smart
boy. He wants to help.”
    Kiberry rolled over and shook the dirt off his fur and
growled, showing rows of sharp teeth. Valia assumed it was his way of saying he
was ready to kick some ass.
    “Okey-dokey. If you’re all sure,” at their nods she
continued, “new plan.”
    “Fin, cuffs.” Fin pulled the handcuffs from his back pocket
and handed them to Valia. She slapped one cuff