Page 45 of How to Accidentally Become the Devil

Maddy’s dad looks like he’s about to faint.

“Are you okay, Mr. P.?” I ask before sending my magic out to check him. Devil. I hope he doesn’t have a heart condition or something. Humans are so fragile.

His blood pressure is slightly elevated, but I don’t sense anything dire. If he does pass out, he should come to quickly enough.

He blinks and shakes his head before muttering, “Yes. Yes, I’m fine. This is just a lot to take in.”

“I’m sure it is, sir. Your mate also has horns, wings, and a tail. So… don’t be shocked when you see her,” I warn him as we stop in front of Zo’s door.

He audibly gulps.

“Umm. I think I’ll let you guys have your family reunion. I’ll just… Stay with him,” Reed says, tipping his head toward Georgym whose lip quirks.

“Thanks, Reedy Bear. Georgym? If it’s not too much trouble, could you try to keep him entertained and out of trouble?” Maddy grimaces.

“No trouble at all, my queen. I’ll show my mate to our room.”

Did he just…Mate?

I look at Maddy with wide eyes and she shrugs.

“I’ll see you soon, Reed. Behave,please.”

“I make no promises.” He winks before walking off with Georgym.

When it’s just the three of us, Maddy turns to her dad.

“Are you ready?” She raises her brows and bites her lip.

Everything’s going to be fine, Sweetheart. She’ll get better now. Don’t worry.I send the thought to my mate.

She lets out a shaky breath and smiles softly.Thanks, Zar. I can’t help it, though. I’ll continue to worry until she wakes up. Let’s just hope having Dad here helps.

The man in question takes a deep breath and nods his head. “Let me in. If she’s sick and I can help in any way, I’ll do whatever is necessary.”

“Okay. Let’s do this,” Maddy says, opening the door.

Four heads turn in our direction as we walk in the room. Luc rises from his seat and meets us.

“You must be Robert. I’m Lucifer,” Luc holds his hand out, which Robert reluctantly shakes. “We have much to discuss. But first, you must connect with your mate.”

Robert’s eyes flick to Maddy and they share an unspoken conversation before he looks around the room. The second his eyes land on Zo, he gasps.

“Zofina!” he cries as he rushes to her side. “Oh, my love. What’s happened to you?” He cups her face, brushing her hair behind her ear.

That’s when I notice his hand. He doesn’t look like the type to get tattoos, let alone on his hand, but there’s a swirling vine with tiny flowers clear as day covers the entire top of his right hand.

Zo starts to stir under his touch and I swear we all hold our breath as we watch.

nineteen

Zofina

“Your mother is dead, bitch, now you’re an orphan just like us.” Droxley taunts me as I struggle against the chains binding me to the floor.

“I swear you are going to rue the day you fucked with me, Droxley. When I get out of here, and Iwillget out of here, I am going to kill you,” I snarl, trying again in vain to release my magic and flay his ass where he stands.

“Awwww, is poor little Zo-Zo unable to do her wittle magic tricks? How does it feel to be me?” Droxley sneers.

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