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mate s side, not caring that he still didn t know her name. She was his now, and he would soothe
her and protect her for the rest of their lives.
Kneeling he touched her bare shoulder breathing a sigh of relief as she too sighed and
arched into his touch. Putting an arm around her waist and one under her knees, he lifted her onto
his lap. Her body quivered, but more slowly than before and then her face buried into his neck
while another sigh filled the air. Slowly, he rose to stand facing the crowded room holding her
cradled in his arms.
The poor woman couldn t weigh more than a hundred and twenty pounds soaking wet.
Relief set flight in his veins that his was able to hold her and not show weakness.
 She needs to feel you on her skin; the contact relieves the pain of her turning. Only you, her
mate, can do that. If you need, I will help you carry her to your room, where we will give you
privacy. This came from the dark world king.
 No need, I can carry her on my own. No one is to touch her. The last came out a growl,
low in his throat. Devlin would not let her within an inch of the demon king. They had been at
war for centuries, which made him trust the demon very little. Certainly not enough to hand over
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his mate.
Letting a growl out himself Merdon said,  Watch your tone with me, vampire.
Not caring why Merdon was here, in their family home, Devlin only had one thing on his
mind.  She is my mate.
 And also my daughter. The only reason I am not tearing your neck from your body is the
fact that you are her mate. That only goes so far, so watch your tone when you are talking to me
boy.
Before Devlin could say anything, Merdon was flung across the foyer. He slammed into one
of the columns not too far from the portal, only to land in a heap on the floor.
Devlin faintly registered his mate stirring in his arms.  Put me down.
Dev saw the conviction in her face, so he lowered her to the ground. She stood up straight,
spine as stiff as he d ever seen, facing Merdon. The man was severely pissed. Massive wings had
sprung from his back, his fangs bared and eyes red.
None of that scared the beautiful woman in front of him. If anything, she stood more straight
and poised.
Staring straight into the powerful demons face, she never wavered simply stated in a calm
voice.  No one. I mean no one. Is to threaten him again, or you deal with me.
 You are in no position to make threats, daughter.
 Oh really? I m the one going through a change, yet you re the one who just had himself
thrown on his ass.
If at all possible, the demon king looked more pissed. Standing up from his landing spot on
the floor, Merdon looked into his daughters face. Tremors began to shake her body, but pride
made her stand straighter to face her father.
Merdon s anger seemed to dissipate rapidly, as he watched his daughter struggle to stay
upright.
Looking from her to Devlin, he spoke,  I will return to the underworld. But my daughter;
your brother remains. He and only he will bring the information I seek about your well being.
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Scanning his mate s face, Merdon looked sad. The brief look of weakness from the demon
king shocked Devlin.
 I am sorry for causing you more pain. Merdon shared a soul deep look with his daughter
then vanished.
Sensing that the threat had been extinguished his mate slowly crumbled back into his
embrace. Her eyes closed and her body once again convulsing with pain.
 What the hell is going on? Devlin asked hoping for answers. Nothing had made any sense
since he stumbled onto this little scene.
 There is no time for an explanation. You must take her to your room and strip her down.
Lay with her, she needs the contact. Have her contact me when she is able.
The goddess turned and addressed his father, her voice showing great authority.  Mathis is
to stay and be treated as a valued guest. He is now family after all.
Staring at his mate, a tear tracked down the goddess s cheek and then she disappeared.
 Anyone care to tell me why the goddess of light was here?
 She s your mate s mother. His father told him.
 Well nobody ever said Devlin did things easy. His mother said as she moved into the
room, from her waiting place in the library doorway.
Lillith crossed the room to stand in front of him.  You must do as the demon king said. Take
her to your room. We can catch up on everything later. She cupped his cheek looking into his
eyes. Then looked down at his mate.  She s beautiful. You did good in a mate.
 Thank you Mother.
Turning towards the stairs Devlin made his way towards his bedroom, taking the stairs two
at a time. As he headed down the hallway, he looked down at her face. She lay in his arms, eyes
closed and nestled into his chest.
Even though he knew she was in great pain. Nothing but happiness coursed through his
veins. Snuggling her more closely, he took in the scent of her hair.
Devlin would never let her go ever again. Never again would she know such pain, if he
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could help it.
Finally, reaching his doorway of his room and making a beeline to his bed, laying her gently
down then pulling away, he stared at her in awe. But soon she was shivering again as pain
registered across her beautiful face.
The goddess told him to get her naked and nothing sounded better than that very idea.
Seconds later, he registered the sound of heavy footsteps entering the room. Mathis led the
pack while Ian, Edward, and Sam followed close behind.
Remembering there were four other males in the room, Devlin hesitated reaching to take off
her dress.
 It is all right, I have it from here.
His fathers and brothers all nodded and left the room, leaving only himself and Mathis.
 I can protect her, you can go.
 But 
Devlin cut him short.  She is my mate. I can no more hurt her than hurt myself.
 Stasia has been through a lot in her short life. Mortals raped and beat her. If she wakes up
to you lying next to her, it may cause her to be afraid and accidentally harm either you or herself.
Her powers are unstable until she properly learns how to use them.
Someone had forced themselves on her and beaten her. Devlin wanted to rip them apart with
his bare hands then feed their body parts to the were-wolves.
As if reading his thoughts through his face, Mathis said,  Once I found out. The man who
raped her did not see the light of day, nor the moon again. Looking down at his sister with
tenderness in his eyes, he continued,  As for the ones who had beaten her, they were mere [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]