In the House of the Wicked
“Chandler,” Deacon said.“I don’t care for the idea of being used,” Remy replied quietly, rearranging his silverware. “In fact, it makes me quite angry.”Deacon leaned back in his chair, as much as the exoskeleton would allow him. “Would it help if I apologized?” he asked, his tone lacking all sincerity. “I’ll do so if it will clear the air.”“I doubt it would matter.” Remy could feel his true nature attempting to assert itself, but he forced it back. It wasn’t yet time to call on its talents.The o...ld man seemed to think about that for a moment. “I guess you’re right,” he said finally. “Abducting the girl does set a bit of a tone.”The silver knife was cold in Remy’s hand, and he imagined it hot, radiating with the divinity of Heaven.But his concern was for Ashley. If there was any risk that she could be harmed…“I took the girl to prove how serious the situation is, Mr. Chandler.” Deacon leaned forward again. “That I would be willing to take the chance of arousing the ire of a being as powerful as yourself to finally get what I have craved for so long.”MoreLess
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