Page 73 of How to Hide Your Angel Kid

“Is that a hungry rumble, or are you going to be sick again?” Galent asked.

Pinks frowned. “I... I think that was a hungry rumble.”

“Already?”

“I think I want potatoes.” Pinks looked up at Galent, mystified. “I’m not sure how or why. But I suddenly need fried potatoes. Stuffed with cheese, bacon, and chocolate.”

“Chocolate?”

Pinks nodded.

Galent looked slightly disgusted. But he said to Handsome, “Pass the order to Cook.”

“On it,” Handsome said from the kitchen.

“It’s going to take a while,” Galent said apologetically. “I’m sorry. Cook is talented, but bacon and potatoes need time to cook to perfection.”

Pinks’ heart swelled. “It’s fine. It’s enough that you care.”

“I need to do more,” Galent said, frowning. “I need to make sure you want me for—”

BOOM!

It sounded like it had come from outside.

Both of them stiffened, exchanging a look.

“Fuck,” Handsome said. “Lord Fangy, we’ve got a problem.”

Pinks had never heard Handsome swear before. Galent’s frown said the same thing. The giant swept Pinks into his arms and ran back to the kitchen. “What’s wrong?”

Handsome jerked his chin at the kitchen window.

Smoke billowed from the tall hedge at the edge of the property. Instead of a pristine wall, there was a gaping hole in the leaves, and hooded creatures walking through.

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TROUBLE

“How did they get through?”Pinks yelped. “You said it’s warded!”

“It is.” Galent gritted his teeth. “But they also have magic. They must’ve found a way through.”

“Oh, fuck.” Pinks gathered Zarrie into his arms, his heart pounding.

“Text for backup,” Galent growled. “I’ll handle this.”

“You can’t! What if they control you?” Pinks grabbed Galent’s hand. “What if you turn into a statue, and they smash you into pieces?”

“I won’t let them.” Galent’s eyes flashed red. “I need to keep you safe.”

“You’re safest inside the mansion,” Pinks said.

Galent shook his head. “No dragon hides in his lair like a coward.”

Pinks’ mind raced. “It all started because of a stupid bar fight, right? Can’t you just apologize?”

Galent sighed. “You think? It tried to kill me.”

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