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“A demon?” Mason said.

“A demon,” River said.

“A demon?” Mason asked again.

“A demon,” Bryce, Lawson, and River all said together.

“A fucking demon!” Mason yelled.

“A nice demon,” Levi offered. “That was fucking your brother.”

“If it helps,” Nate said, “I’m mated to the Alpha of the hellhounds and my other brother is mated to a Reaper. Plus, one of our best friends is mated to the master of punishment in the hell realm. And from what I’ve seen, Tristan is following your brother around like a puppy. He’s already enamored with Jason.”

“I have so much to learn.” Mason appeared overwhelmed.

“I’ll help you!” Bryce raised his hand.

“And Seb, my twin, has spreadsheets,” River offered.

“We’ll all help,” Levi said. “You're not the first or only human in the family.”

“Family.” Mason swallowed.

“Yes, family. That’s what you’re now part of. It’s all going to be okay,” Levi told his mate. “You have us now.”

“And your brother is mated to a demon!” Lawson teased.

“I’m telling your Daddy,” Mason responded. “You have a sassy mouth, and it needs to be filled.”

Lawson laughed. “Please do.”

“We need to go,” River said. He pointed ahead where a wolf and a black panther were heading in their direction.

“Yeah,” Mason said sadly. “I guess it’s time to deal with my father.”

Mason would not be dealing with his father. Not for one moment.

Chapter Twelve

Mason

“Levi. Please.” Mason peered up from his prone position on the bed. Levi’s bed. Mason had dreamt of being in that exact place but not with Levi leaving him behind.

“Stay and rest,” Levi responded. “Please.”

“We got this, Mas,” Jason said.

“I should be there,” Mason argued. It was his fault that his father was there in the first place. He was the one that put everyone in danger and now they wanted to keep him out of it?

“I’m going to stay with you,” Bryce promised. “We’ll watch movies and eat pizza. Drake even said we can have soda! That the sugar will be good for you!”

Mason grinned at Bryce. He really was a big sweetheart.

“Shawn and Trevor will be watching out for you all. Just let them know if you boys need anything,” Levi said. He turned toward the door.

Mason caught his wrist. Levi had already healed while Mason had terrible red marks that showed where he’d been chained up.

“Give us a minute, guys,” Levi requested.

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