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Amazing, even.
Because I had them. I had a family. I hadthis.
I leaned down to pick up the key, aware that it meant so much more than what it resembled. Because this wasn’t just about being Warden. It was about being a Hell Fae. About being part of Lucifer’s inner circle. About being an extension of his power. About being mated… to the Hell Fae King.
Perhaps not romantically or intimately, but through my bonds with his mates.Cami via Melek. Az directly.
We were a circle now. United. Maybe not entirely or completely yet, but we were headed in the right direction.
And because of that… “Yeah,” I said, finally answering Cami. “Yeah, I’m going to be okay.”
I pulled her in for a kiss and let her hear my mind, feel my emotions, see into my soul.
Thank you, Cami,I whispered into her mind.Thank you.
I didn’t do anything,she argued as my tongue slid into her mouth.
On the contrary, little rebel. You did everything and so much more.She just didn’t understand it yet.You made my heart beat again. Taught me what love really means. And I’m going to spend eternity ensuring you know just how thankful I am.
But first, she had a lesson to attend. Just as I had a dungeon to explore.
When you’re done playing with deals, let me know,I murmured via our connection.I want to worship you with my tongue.
She shivered.We could just go do that now…
I smiled against her mouth and shook my head. “I know you’re a rebel, Camillia De la Croix. But even you can’t renege on a deal with the devil. Now go continue your lesson.”
“I didn’t actually agree to anything,” she pointed out.
“Nor did he force you to,” I returned. “So have a little faith and see where it goes.”
Her eyes rounded a bit. “You’re telling me to trust him?”
“I’m suggesting you give him the benefit of the doubt and see what he wants to show you.”
Her brow furrowed. “Did he drug you?”
The key warmed in my palm as my lips curled. “No. He just showed me the truth.” I looked over her shoulder at the cell beyond—to Dakota’s still form and the faces on her walls. “And now I’m ready to start healing.”
Lucifer had punished Dakota for long enough.
It was time for her soul to move on.
And it was time for me to finally let go.
CHAPTER 16
CAMI
Leaving Ajax in the dungeon wasn’t easy, but I heard in his mind what he needed to do. And I couldn’t watch him execute Dakota.
Did she deserve it? Yes.
Did I want to witness her death? No.
It also wasn’t my death to take. Ajax needed his vengeance to heal. Somehow it seemed Lucifer had known that. Or that was what I’d gathered from the thoughts of my mates.
Lucifer had created that nightmare for Dakota as a way to punish her for hurting Ajax.
