Page 85 of I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend

“Likosa,” I greeted her.

“Ah, Rayna.” She stood and swayed over to meet us. “You’ve returned to me. Don’t tell me Meti couldn’t keep you happy like I did.”

“I’m sorry, what?” Cufio glanced between us.

“Nothing.” I waved him off and changed the subject before Likosa gave him a recap of our first visit. “Metice is in trouble, and I’m here to ask for your help.”

“So she actually did it, huh?” Likosa clapped her hands and laughed. The sweet trill echoed around the cavern. “I never thought she’d have the guts to pull that one off.”

“What do you know?” I asked. “Olian is behind this, isn’t she?”

“Of course she is, girl. Olian’s been planning to snatch Metice for a long time. But she knew she couldn’t do it unless he was vulnerable.” Likosa nodded. “He’s far too strong for her to take on when he’s at his full potential.”

“What do you mean, vulnerable?” I asked. “How did that happen?”

“It’s you.” Cufio pointed at me. “You’re connected now, right? You’re alive, which means you did the marriage of souls. Your bond makes him weaker.”

“Why would he agree to do that if it makes him weaker?” I asked. “That doesn’t make sense.”

“Was he supposed to let you die?” Likosa laughed. “That man has loved you long before he ever saw you. There was no way he was going to let that happen. Besides, it only weakens him temporarily. The longer your bond is in place, the stronger you both will become. Bright side is that your human life will last longer because of your connection to him.”

“Seriously?” I had more important things to worry about, but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t make me happy to know I could have more time with him.

“Yes. I’m not sure how much longer you get, but I’ve seen this before. I’m talking hundreds of years at minimum.” Likosa beamed. “Plenty of time for us to get to know each other.”

“Right.” The last thing I was thinking about was getting to know her more. “So, it’s like falling for a vampire without the bite.”

“A what?” Cufio frowned. “What’s that?”

“Nothing.” I laughed. It never dawned on me that vampires wouldn’t be well known in hell. “Anyway, Likosa, I’m here to ask for your help. Cufio can get me in through the shadows, and my powers can get him out of there, but I know it won’t be that simple. Olian won’t let him go without a fight.”

“I know what you need.” Likosa ran her fingers across my cheek seductively.

“What’s that?” I pulled away. Her touch invoked the memories of our first encounter.

“Have you watched that Matrix movie in your world? Such a good one. The way they download data into their mind? I can do that for you. For your power.”

“You can? Why didn’t Metice bring me to you to help me learn to shift between worlds?”

“He’s old-fashioned.” Likosa shrugged. “Also, I’m not sure he knows I can do this.”

“What power are you talking about?” Cufio asked.

“Oh, Meti’s mate is a powerful psychic. She can manipulate energy—not just to travel, but to protect herself.” Likosa pointed at me. “She did it once before. Knocked Olian on her ass.

“How do you know about that?” I frowned. Did Metice tell her?”

“Oh, girl. I have eyes in every world, and I keep watch over those who are dear to me.” She winked. “You’re one of those people.”

“You can teach me to control it?”

“Teach? No.” She pointed to the water. “But in there, I can tap into your ancestors and pull their knowledge into your brain.”

“Wait…” I shook my head. If this was another attempt to get in my pants again, I wasn’t having it.

“Don’t worry. It won’t be like the last time.” She smiled. “The water is a conduit. I’ll use it to strengthen the magic.”

“The last time?” Cufio perked up. “You took her into the pool, Likosa?”

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