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call the other person. I m beginning to believe, whether I m supposed to be his mate right
now or not, he needs two people to watch him.
Nikko s words matched Bran s thoughts exactly.  I m beginning to think that, too.
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Chapter Seven
Nikko stayed a few steps behind and to the left of Luc, keeping his space in case Luc
unfurled his wings. His sweet lover only needed a flaming sword to complete his avenging
angel outfit. Luc had chosen to go shirtless so he wouldn t tear another top when his wings
expanded. According to Luc s complaints, he d already lost three of his favourite T-shirts.
Since that left a large amount of Luc s golden skin exposed, Nikko could find no
problems with Luc s decision. He ignored Bran s knowing look.
Bran s agreement earlier meant everything to Nikko. To have a truce of some kind
made life much sweeter. Maybe someday the three of them could share the same bed.
Although Nikko preferred Luc s slimmer physique, he d be lying if he didn t admit Bran was
a gorgeous man. Big and broad with golden eyes, black hair and a tendency to growl, Bran
easily stood out in a crowd& at least when Luc wasn t right beside him. Any room Luc
occupied immediately focused on him.
Nikko loved Luc with parts of his heart and soul he hadn t even acknowledged, much
less used before. The time they d spent apart had scarred him. Sometimes at night he woke
up in a cold sweat because he worried that Luc had been pulled back into hell and Nikko
couldn t help him. Even now, when he knew he d see Luc again in a matter of days, Nikko
ached at their separation. He only really rested when Luc lay in his arms as he fell asleep.
If Bran s nemesis took off, it would prolong their time together. The more time they
spent as a trio, the more he plotted to keep them together. After they d dealt with this asshole
alpha, Nikko planned to get both men to agree to be his& permanently.
Instead of waiting for permission to enter pack territory, Luc marched right up to the
house and rang the doorbell.
A female wolf shifter opened the door. Her mouth dropped open for a minute as she
examined the three men. Nikko could almost feel her gathering her thoughts.  Can I help
you gentlemen?
 I m Luc Hellbourne and I m here to talk to Alpha Steven about his contract with Alpha
Bran.
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Her eyes turned to Nikko.
 This is my associate, Nikkolai Remondi. He waved a hand to indicate Nikko.
Nikko kept his fangs hidden even though he knew she could smell him and knew what
he was.
She glanced behind her and closed the door enough so no one could see who she talked
too.  I don t think you should see him, she said in a voice barely above a whisper.  He s not
well.
Luc tilted his head to one side as if considering her words.  You mean because he s
been possessed by a demon?
 Is that what it is? None of us could figure it out.
Luc shrugged.  You probably never smelt demon before.
A second later the girl disappeared from the doorway and Betsy stood in her spot.
 What are you doing here? she snarled at Luc. She didn t even spare Bran a look.
Interesting.
 I ve come to kill your father, Luc said in a matter-of-fact tone.
Nikko stared at his lover in shock.
 Do you think you can? Betsy locked gazes with Luc.
 Yes.
Betsy shoved the door open.  You kill him and our debt is paid.
 He doesn t owe you a debt, Nikko snarled.  You are an opportunistic bitch who
didn t get what she wanted so you decided to screw Bran s life up. You re going to owe Luc
for this.
 Fine, Betsy threw her hands up.  I don t know what to do and I can t kill my own
father. Happy now? She glared at Nikko but then gave Luc a pleading look.  I know I m not
the best person to beg a favour from you, but would you please get that thing out of my
father?
 You know there s only one way to get a demon to leave a person, Luc said.
All that talk of exorcism was just that& talk. Real demons didn t let go of the bodies
they inhabited until they d sucked out all the life force and only dry husks remained.
Betsy s eyes held a lifetime of sorrow.  I know.
 I want it in writing, Bran said.
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They came to a halt.  What? Luc asked.
 I want it in writing that Luc is here to kill Alpha Steven due to a demon inside him. I
don t want anyone later saying Luc came to kill the man because of me, Bran insisted.
Betsy gave him an injured look.  Don t you trust me?
 No. You barely told the truth when we were dating and you were planning to be my
wife. I don t trust you not to double-cross me later.
 Fine let s go to the study first. Father is in his room. He prefers to sleep late.
A high-pitched scream pierced the air. The sound came from above.
 And sometimes he doesn t sleep, Betsy muttered with her eyes on the ceiling.
 Write fast, Nikko demanded. It was one thing to demand protocol, another to let a
woman suffer.
 I will, Betsy vowed.
In a wooden-panelled study, Betsy quickly scrawled a note, signed her name and
handed it over to Luc.
Nikko snatched it away and quickly reviewed it to make sure it listed all his
requirements. Satisfied, he returned it to Luc.  You can sign.
 Thanks. Luc quickly scrawled his name. On the way out of the door, he slid his axe
out of its holster. The weapon made a soft ringing sound as it slid over Luc s shoulder, as if it
were whispering of doom. Luc looked over his shoulder at Bran then Nikko.  I fear I ve
become the angel of death and am replacing Azrael in his sorrow.
Luc s wings sprang from his back, sending the wolves fleeing in fear. Nikko doubted
any of them had ever seen an angel in person before. He d be a fool if he didn t admit that
Luc made a formidable sight.
 And I think you re becoming a melodramatic queen who needs to get over himself and
kill this demon-spawned wolf so we can all go to bed, Bran snarled. Nikko turned to Bran,
surprised at the harsh words. Bran s worried expression reassured Nikko.
Luc flicked a wing at Bran, who had to dodge to avoid a face full of feathers.
 Show off, he muttered.
Nikko snickered and exchanged knowing glances with Bran. They couldn t let Luc fall
into melancholy over his new form. If necessary, they would band together to keep Luc
emotionally grounded even when he yearned to use his wings.
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Betsy didn t follow them as they left. Nikko didn t blame her. He doubted many people
wanted to see their father killed even if he had welcomed a monster inside.
They found Alpha Steven sprawled out on the bed, his shirt off, his pants undone and
three she-wolves dead on the floor with their throats ripped out. His greying black hair stuck
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