Page 37 of Stone Heart
Chapter 13
Rhodack chuffed out a deep growl as his wings cut through the air. He cursed himself for falling for Rina’s promise to stay where she would be safe. The minute he’d entered the lair, Avalena had rushed to him and informed him that she had watched Rina disappear from the rooftop.
He could only think of one place she would defy him to go.
Home.
He’d go to her house first to look for her.
Didn’t she realize how dangerous it was to be out without protection? While out hunting down the beings, they’d come across more energy beings in town. More of the misted beings had crossed over, and he and the gargoyles had no clue how they were entering the realm.
They knew where she was now.
He just prayed he wasn’t too late and would find her safe and sound.
He scowled at the thought that she hadn’t listened to him. No one would dare go against his word. He pushed harder, flying through the air at record speed.
He broke through the clouds, and Rina’s home came into view. His heart seemed to jump into his throat at the sight that met him. A half dozen of the misted beings floated in the front yard.
His gargoyle set free a deafening roar as Rina stepped out onto the porch.
He drew his leathery wings close to his body and angled his way toward the ground. He cut swiftly through the air, the yard rushing up to meet him.
The faint glow from the beings grew, and they morphed into humanoid figures.
He pulled his body up, his feet slamming into the earth. He stood to his full height and faced the necromancer’s hunters. He released a deep growl, his gaze meeting the soulless eyes of the demons that stood before him.
“Rhodack,” Rina’s voice echoed behind him.
His muscles were coiled tight, ready to take on the demons. His mind raced, and he tried to figure out when the necromancers began using their powers to convert their demon warriors into mist.
“Go back into the house, Rina,” he snarled. He snapped his attention to the first demon to take a step toward him. Rhodack knew who he’d be killing first. “Not a chance.”
He sensed a small presence appear behind him and he cursed.
Growls filled the air. The demons converged on them. He moved his body in front of Rina, ready to protect her.
They’d chosen the wrong female to come after.
“I can help,” she insisted.
A strong power surge hit the air behind him, and the first demon ran toward him.
He roared, lunging toward the demon. Their bodies slammed into each other in a battle of strength. Rhodack knew that he was the more powerful of the two. A low demon had nothing on him. He dug his claws into the demon’s throat, and it gave a gargled scream. He swung the demon’s body around and slammed it onto the ground.
The others rushed forward.
He rose to his full height, his gargoyle brandishing his massive fangs ready for the next one.
He fought his way through the unwanted guests, catching sight of Rina using her energy to ward off the hunters. Her hair floated in the air around her, and she narrowed her eyes on the attackers. Energy shot from her hands and thumped into a demon charging her.
Rhodack grabbed the one in front of him, twisting the struggling being around and snapping its neck.
He freed a deafening roar, and the body fell to the ground before him. He studied the yard, and the few demons that were left took a step back. His powers radiated from him as he eyed his mate.
She’d certainly surprised him for someone who a week ago thought she was human. Their eyes met before he snapped his back to the demons. He balled his claws into fists and bared his fangs, stalking toward Rina.
The demons backed away, their gazes meeting each other’s. Rhodack’s chest rose and fell quickly from the short battle. He was ready to defend his mate.
