Page 13 of How to Accidentally Become the Devil

“What other choice do we have? The only one who could do anything to help is Luc. And I doubt he’s in any condition to do anything of the sort. Get comfortable, boys. We’re going to be here a while,” I announce as I rearrange Maddy in my lap.

Hours later, we’ve filled Zar and Zofina in on everything we know, including Maddy going to check on Luc this morning, when she finally starts to stir. Much to Oz and Zeph’s irritation, I haven’t moved since we got here, holding Maddy tightly the entire time. The bond went completely silent shortly after we got here. It’s terrifying. I can feel the tether tying us together, but it’s just a whisper. Enough to let me know she’s alive, but nothing else. Logically, I know she’s probably just sleeping off the power surge, but damn, I’m ready for her to wake up. My grip on her tightens as she wiggles on my lap, nuzzling her face into me.

“Mmmm. Belz?” she murmurs, her breath puffing the hair on my neck.

“Right here,Amica Mea. Right here,” I assure her, stroking my hand down the back of her head.

“What happened?” she groans as she sits up, slowly taking in her surroundings.

“We were hoping you could tell us that, Angel,” Zephyr says, reaching out to brush her hair behind her ears.

“I think I took too much…” She grimaces. “I didn’t mean to. My powers just did what they wanted. Which, I mean, was the right thing because if Mom would have stayed like that much longer, the bodies would have started piling up. Seems my powers know what to do even if I don’t.”

“Great, she can’t even control her fucking powers,” Zar grumbles and I shoot a glare at him.

“Dude. What the hell?” Zeph scowls at his twin.

“No. He’s right. I can’t. I didn’t tell my powers what to do. I just knew I had to stop her and they did what they had to.”

“Doesn’t mean he can be a dick about it,” I mutter.

She places a gentle kiss on my lips, easing my ire before she turns back to Zarreth.

“What are you doing here, anyway?” She glares at him.

“I came to find out what's going on with Luc. Don't flatter yourself,Sweetheart,” he snarks

“Right… Well, I couldn't tell you. He wouldn't answer the door.” She shrugs. “Feel free to go check on him yourself. I believe someone owes me a date.”

“Are you sure, Angel? We can wait until you're fully recovered,” Zeph assures.

Her eyes light up as she smiles at him. “I feel much better. Just needed a little nap. Have you changed your mind about wanting to show me off?” She arches a brow.

“Hell no! Never!” He jumps up and pulls her off my lap. “Let's go, sweet cheeks!”

“Sweet cheeks?” She laughs as he pulls her to the door.

“What? You do have some sweet cheeks.” He wiggles his brows as he looks at her ass.

“He's not wrong,” Oz murmurs, standing to follow.

“Do you have to talk about my daughter's ass right in front of me?” Zo glares at the completely unrepentant demons.

“Sorry, Zo,” Zeph calls from the door, dragging a giggling Maddy behind.

I jump up to follow, not wanting to be separated from her after what happened. “Zar, see if you can get through to Luc yeah? We'll be back shortly.”

“How the fuck am I going to get through to him? If he won't answer the door for his precious granddaughter, he's certainly not going to answer forme,” he scoffs.

“Whatever man. Zo? You'll try? I'll check in soon.” With one last parting glare at Zar, I run to catch up to my mate.

seven

Madelyne

Oz follows on our heels as Zeph drags me out of Mom’s suite. I’m laughing as I stumble trying to keep up with my overeager mate when an arm wraps around my waist, lifting me off the ground and ripping me away from him.

“Don’t youeverdo that to me again, Princess,” he growls in my ear, sending a shiver down my spine.

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