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nose as he gave in to the vampire s embrace. Power flowed from the young vamp into his
body. When Jerrod released him, he felt strong enough to stand on his own.
Thank you, he whispered, placing a kiss on Jerrod s cheek. If the vampire were older,
or more powerful, Luc could ve used him to recover.
Carn turned to him, and for the first time, Luc took a good look at the demon who had
changed a great deal since he saw him last. The demon s skin was a deep sensual red with
gold-coloured designs swirling across his skin. His nails were gold tipped and there was a
bony ridge across his forehead. A sign of beauty for his kind. His eyes were a deep gold,
matching his long, straight, silky hair. He was dressed in a pair of jeans and a white shirt that
contrasted well with his richly coloured skin.
He was a beautiful demon.
His eyes fixated on Luc as he cupped Luc s cheeks with his long red fingers. You saved
my life, Baby Lucifer. If you choose to return to the home of your father, I will accompany
you. You gave up your life essence so that I would survive and that is not a debt I can ever
repay. My life is your life to do with as you will, but I implore you to try to get these men to
do what is right because there is nothing right about what will happen to you if you go back
to hell.
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It was the most he d ever heard the demon speak, maybe collectively over their entire
relationship. Carn placed a soft kiss on Luc s lips before stepping back and giving Luc a sad
smile. I know we will never be lovers as we are too much like brothers under the skin, but
know that I will do whatever is necessary to help you through this.
Luc hugged Carn close even when the ridges of bone on his back dug into his arms.
Thank you.
Feeling stronger, Luc stepped away from the pair and turned towards the alphas now
standing in the middle of the room, staring at him as if he d grown a pair of wings.
Or horns.
What do you think, gentlemen? Can you put aside your differences long enough to
save my life?
I can, Nikko growled, taking a step closer to Luc.
So can I, Bran responded, also stepping closer. The wolf leant forwards and pressed
his cheek to Luc s. Even if my wolf hadn t wanted you and I d gone ahead and mated with
Betsy, never think I wouldn t have missed my beautiful boy. I feel lost whenever you leave
my side. He placed a soft kiss on Luc s cheek. You are my heart and soul, and if you let
your father have you, I will live the rest of my days empty inside.
That snapped Luc out of his funk. He realised for the first time that he was feeling
abnormally passive about the whole thing. Where were his spark and the will to combat his
father s control? Ever since leaving hell, he d been preparing to lose.
Nikko, can you search for spells?
The large vampire nodded. What am I looking for?
A suppressor or something that would take away my will.
Nikko muttered some words Luc couldn t hear as he waved his hands over Luc s body.
A green glow flared around him like a shield.
Fuck, Nikko growled. It s an incubus spell. This one is set to drain you of all
feeling.
Galthine must ve put it on me when I left hell.
Can you remove it? Bran asked
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Nikko nodded. Come here, babe, and take my hands. When Bran stepped up behind
Luc, Nikko shook his head. Go to the other side of the room I don t want it clinging to
someone else when the spell disperses.
Bran hesitated, but did as Nikko asked. His gaze examined every motion the vampire
made. Luc had no doubt that if Nikko made a wrong move, Bran would take him down.
Nikko placed his hands on Luc s shoulders. Just relax and clear your mind. You can
close your eyes if you want to.
Deciding it was best to block everyone out, Luc closed his eyes and practiced the
meditation Michael was always harping on him about, breathing in slowly and letting the air
out with equal measure.
Good. Nikko s voice was low and soothing. Now I m going to count back from ten.
Ten& nine& eight& seven&
A blast of power shook Luc from head to heel. He opened his eyes just in time to see
Nikko go down under the large alpha wolf.
Luc felt amazing. For the first time in days, his mind felt clear and focussed.
Stop it! Luc shouted. Fists started to fly. I said, stop!
Balls of lightning rolled across the pair, jolting them apart. Luc fell to the ground. The
little power from the exchange with Nikko flashed away.
Shit, Luc cursed.
Why did you attack me? Nikko asked Bran as he picked himself off the floor.
You didn t give him until zero.
He was tensing up. He wasn t going to make it to zero.
Luc didn t intervene, the two men were communicating at least. Even if he didn t think
he d been tensing.
Do you feel better? Nikko asked.
Luc nodded. Yes, I do.
We have less than twenty-four hours until Luc s birthday. We need to decide how
we re going to do this.
I was planning on being on top, Nikko said with a flash of fang.
Instead of taking the bait, Bran gave the vampire a smug smile. That s because you ve
never felt Luc inside you.
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Nikko snorted. You ve never bottomed.
I was with Luc for over twenty years. You think it was all one way? We were mates in
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