Page 79 of Destined for Eternity
Jeriel nodded. “Yes, it will be since the compound there is no longer a secret to the demons, and the reconstruction has already begun. It is remote enough that if any fighting breaks out, there won’t be many innocents caught in the crossfire.”
“My newborn daughter is there,” he growled.
“She won’t be at or near the compound, and you are welcome to put as strong a guard on her as you deem necessary—though we will need you present at the negotiations.”
Bartol took a menacing step toward Jeriel, ready to wrap his hands around the archangel’s neck. “No, I will not leave her while a host of demons are present nearby.”
“We could reduce her time as an enforcer to fifty years if you cooperate.”
Bartol paused from his murderous rage. Now Jeriel wanted to negotiate for better terms for Sybil after turning it down earlier? That was convenient. He must have been holding back earlier, knowing he’d need to play that card. “Can you guarantee that?”
The archangel lifted his chin. “I’ll make it happen and get the guarantee before the negotiations start.”
It was too good an opportunity to pass up, and Bartol doubted such a chance would come up again. The angels were in a bind. If they wanted to resolve the demon situation, they needed him present as a deterrent. He just didn’t like being separated from his daughter or mate while the enemy was so close.
“I’ll watch over Sybil,” Lucas offered.
“No.” Jeriel shook his head. “You’ll be needed at the compound, as well as Melena.”
Yerik straightened his shoulders. “I’ll do it. No one will get past me.”
Bartol didn’t doubt it for a moment, but he was a little nervous allowing the eccentric daimoun near his tiny daughter. He could be rather wild and unpredictable. “Would your mate be with you?”
Lorna was a calming influence on Yerik. With her there, Bartol would feel more reassured that all would be well in his absence.
“I can arrange it,” the daimoun agreed.
“Very well.” Bartol turned toward Jeriel. “Provide me with a written guarantee, and we’ll have a deal.”
“Good. Now, if no one has any other objections, let’s get this place cleaned up.”
