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supplies. In fact, it almost looked like he had pressed the torn edges together
and they were holding, mending.
Do not worry, ma petite. Your friend will be okay in a couple of days.
Devin, are you a doctor? Charlee asked, remembering she knew nothing
about this man.
Yes, in a way he is, Lucius responded, receiving a frown from Devin.
Okay, nothing for the moment made sense. Still, she couldn t allow Devin
to take Gloria to his house. She needed a doctor and quick.
No sooner did Charlee have the thought than a powerful mental wave
washed over her, swamping her. Her knees buckled, but she remained
standing. It was that damn mind control thingy Devin had previously worked
upon her. She felt lethargic and sleepy. With all she had, she fought it.
Stop, Devin, she screamed, fighting the drooping of her eyelids. But
somehow she knew there were more men than Devin in her head forcing
unconsciousness upon her. She heard their voices, felt their push as her knees
gave this time and someone s arms folded around her.
Devin s regret was overwhelming, but he didn t have time to explain to
Charlene the danger her friend was in if she didn t get to ground soon. She
needed the healing soil to mend her wounds. She required the calmness of the
earth, so she woke free of fear that could paralyze her otherwise.
Your woman she is obstinate. Devin didn t need Damien belaboring the
point. Yes, Charlene was stubborn. Even though it frustrated him, it was also a
quality of pride with him. She was a fighter for justice, a fighter for what she
felt was right. You must take hold of her now. Convert her, Devin, while she
sleeps.
Lucius looked a little too comfortable holding Charlene for Devin s liking.
His brother s hand was resting way too close to her ass. He thought to
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exchange women, let Lucius carry Charlene s friend, but that would be petty.
Instead, he glanced at Montague gazing upon them with interest.
She is your brother s lifemate? As Miss Madison is yours? Montague
asked.
Yes. Devin shifted Gloria in his arms. His brother would definitely
appreciate the statuesque brunette. Even after all she had gone through he
could clearly see her beauty, feel her shapely curves. His thoughts fostered a
growl from Damien and a chuckle from Lucius.
Then I apologize for the attack. Montague offered without blinking an eye.
This is somehow your doing? Anger surfaced in unison from all three
brothers. It rose into the air forming a cloud around them. Even from as far
away as Damien was, Devin felt his power surge and Montague s counter
attack.
You misunderstand. No, I did not call upon the attack. I express regret
that it happened. The electricity in the air crackled, before a final pop sounded
and all four men disarmed their energy. The smell of spilled blood and particles
burning in the atmosphere left a lingering stench.
Apprehension slithered beneath Devin s skin. Montague s sympathy
appeared genuine, too genuine for him not to know something about the
attack. And what bothered Devin more was the fact that there was a deranged
vampire on the loose.
And he had Charlene s scent. No way could Devin let her out of his sight
now.
Then complete the conversion. This time it was both brothers expressing
their opinion in unison to Devin.
Neither Charlene nor her friend would be safe from this rogue vampire.
Devin felt Damien s anger grow, heard the beat of his wings as he cut through
the sky making haste. Fact was either he or Damien would have to erase the
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danger, which meant another vampire would fall beneath his hand or
Damien s.
Without another word, both Devin and Lucius took form, casting a spell of
invisibility to shield them from human eyes. Great winged birds, talons easing
around each woman in their care and drawing them close to their soft
undercarriage as large wings carried them up into the night sky.
While Gloria slept peacefully, Devin could see Lucius was having a hell of
time staying airborne with the fitful sleep Charlene was in. Devin knew it was
only Charlene fighting their invasion in her mind. There was something special
about her. Something different that allowed her to bend and shape and weaken
his commands.
Your woman is a hellcat and difficult to hold on to. Lucius s frustration
sparked in Devin s head.
He released an uneasy chuckle. Easy or not, he had every intention of
holding on to her. She would have to see things from his point of view for her
own safety, and that included his reasons for bringing her into his world, with
or without her consent.
By the time Devin settled Gloria safely beneath the soil, the moon was
beginning to dip in the sky. The stars above were diminishing, yet he heard the
beat of Damien s wings, strong and determined. The man was making a mad
dash to greet his lifemate, a fact that brought Devin peace of mind, but not if
Damien pushed too hard and was trapped by the light of day.
Do not worry, brother. The time difference between us will allow me to travel
for another hour before I seek my rest. I ask you to look over my mate until I
arrive. Hope lingered in Damien s voice. A hope that had been absent for many,
many years.
Now if only Lucius could find his other half, Devin could stop worrying.
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Lucius s mischievous laugh echoed telepathically. Worry not, big brother. I
am not ready to settle down, strapped by a mate. There are too many women
who require my attention for now.
He joked, but Devin knew the truth. True fulfillment could only be obtained
through bonding with your soul mate.
Yeah, wait until this little one wakes and she discovers you have converted
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