Page 7 of Surrendering Hope (The Hope Legacy)

“To stuff the last evil back in its box?”

He nods.“To ensure the survival of mankind. He doesn’t want the mass slaughter of humans. His children need their food source.”

I screw up my face.“Gross. I guess it’s the lesser of the two evils, and I can always handle Lucifer’s ass later.”Cue mental slap. Future nefarious intentions should be hidden, not blurted out to Lucifer’s right-hand man.

Ant chuckles.“Let’s deal with our common enemy before you proclaim war on the King of Hell, shall we?”

“Enemy of my enemy is my friend?”

“Indeed, but be careful. Not everyone in Hell supports our plan.”

“Dissention in the ranks?”

“I believe you’re acquainted, you made quite the impression. Lawrence?”

“Fuck.”

Silver eyes peruse me from my blonde hair to my shit kicker boots.“Hmm… if you’re offering?”

Seems I’m dealing with Mr Suave.“Not today. My last time didn’t go so well.”Why am I telling him this?

He raises both eyebrows.“I see.”He tilts his head as if studying my thoughts.“Archan? You fell for him.”

I redirect the conversation away from my personal life.“And what of my true name? I remember nothing of who I am.”

Ignoring my question, he pursues his line of questioning.“I can guarantee whatever happened with him, I would top it by a mile.”

“I’m sure, but back on topic-”

“You’re questioning my skills? There’s only one way to compare-”

“No.”

“No?”Why me?

“Come now, Natia. A sensual creature such as you needs to be worshipped and shown pleasure like she’s never experienced.”

“Pleasure was experienced.”

He sits back and grins.“That was what triggered your true power, the connection. I felt the wave of power you released in the depths of the underworld.”

My mouth gapes open as he describes my climax as being out of this world.“Oh joy, next you’re going to mention Archan’s magical dick.”

He throws his head back and laughs, the sound deep and making my skin flush.“I can assure you the magic came from you, not his dick. It makes me hungry. I bet you taste of heaven.”His eyes flick to my mouth.

“Let’s stick to the plan of saving mankind, shall we? Why don’t I remember who I am?”

“I can’t help you understand that, but the universe has its reasons.”

He lifts his hand from my mouth.

“You mentioned a precaution?” I say.

“When the last evil was put into the Jar, it was split into its spirit form and beast form. You have released the spirit form. Without its beast form, it’s incomplete, a shadow of the true power it has. You need to find the other Jar before it does.”

I blink and blank my expression. “And when I have it?”

“Protect it. We need to contain him. Do you have the original Jar?”

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