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“DPT: Demon Pod Tracking.” Superintendent Kelly stated.
I shook like a dog as I pulled myself out of my philosophical pondering. At the moment, the mysterious workings of the universe didn’t matter. I had to focus on what was tangible, and the demons filling the Ley Lines just became an actual texture in the world.
“The pods of inert demons appeared in the Ley Lines a few weeks ago, about a month after you stole the casket. And now you’re here.” Superintendent Kelly twisted his wedding ring. “I’m not a man who likes to make assumptions, but my gut tells me there’s a correlation here.” He let out an unhappy breath. “I don’t have the manpower or budget to help you. In addition, you knocked out the dominant pack’s alpha. Dragons or not, they’ll be out for blood, and you’ll find no help with that at your back.”
I nodded. “You mentioned England?”
“They had a piece of the casket,” Superintendent Kelly confirmed. “I don’t have any details, but I can spare you a portal.”
I nodded again and stood.
The Superintendent's gaze scanned up and down my body for the first time.
“You’ve not aged a day.” He stood as well. “Good luck. We still need our piece of Gorm’s Casket, or you can take Ireland off your friendly list.”
I sighed. “No rest for the wicked, I guess. Any idea where the third piece is?”
He shook his head. “We know you spent some time in Malta, but the current government wasn’t very forthcoming with our requests for information, and I lost track of you after that.”
Malta. Although the island had a crazy number of temples dating all the way back to the Neolithic time, I didn’t have a connection to it.
That you know of.
This is already old.
Superintendent Kelly opened the door to the interrogation room, and a wolf’s howl pierced the air. Goosebumps peppered my arms, making my hair stand on end.
“Why couldn’t you leave the werewolf alone?” Rehan asked.
“And let him transform and chip a tooth on my scales? That’s more your style, Minnow.” Tyson laughed.
Their banter eased the stone trying to sink my gut. We had a plan now, and we knew more. We were heading in the right direction.
“My men have already gathered your things,” Superintendent Kelly said. “Let’s get you out of Ireland and out of my hair.”
“I couldn’t agree more,” I said. “Heigh-Ho. Heigh-Ho. It’s off to England we go.”
CHAPTER TWENTY
REHAN
Ipoked at the ragged tatters remaining on my shirt before eyeing the roughly cut-off sleeves on Tysons, displaying his cut biceps.
“Is this really necessary?” I asked.
The thin man whom the superintendent hadn’t named gave me a once over and hummed. “Aye. I only know one illegal portal into England, and a wee bit less is whatcha need.” He moved his gaze to Jay, only dressed in her sports bra and low-slung cargo pants, which she’d cut ragged lines into, showing off her legs. A pair of sparkling pink heels made her butt look incredible.
A growl rumbled in my chest, and I stepped between him and his view of her.
The man ducked his head and exposed his throat. He was clearly used to working with shifters. “I’d rather have you on top any day.”
I jerked back and he winked.
Jay’s chuckle bounced around the dimly lit stone cellar. She straightened the spiked collar loosely clasped around Ogden’s neck, entirely at ease with the situation, which calmed me.
“Now.” The man made a final cut to Tyson’s shirt, exposing a wide strip of his six-pack, before turning to Jay. “Don’t let them wander. Club V isn’t for the faint of heart. In case you’ve not realized this yet, these are Dragon Shifters… like the stuff of legends.” He bit his lower lip. “Does their jizz really taste like dessert?”
“Yes, flavored to match their personalities,” Jay answered way too casually.
