He cut himself off at the look on my face, and I had a pretty good feeling whatever he was going to call me wasn’t complimentary.
“His what?” I purred.
Silence.
“How about I ask him right now,” I tapped one finger to my temple.
Curiosity lit in Steve’s eyes as he pushed his glasses further up his nose and focused his attention on me. The curiosity shifted to amusement, and I had a feeling I still had a tendency to look constipated whenever I attempted to speak to Samael through our bond.
“Samael?”
Silence. Maybe I was doing it wrong. I poked at the bond with my power and received a caressing stroke back.
“Yes?”
He sounded extremely pleased with me, and I’d have to deal with the smug, arrogant demon later. He was always happy anytime I initiated any kind of intimacy with him.
“You mind if I get Steve to download some programs onto my laptop and give me access to some of the systems he uses when tracking people for you?”
“No. As long as you never use that information against me or my people.”
Something like hurt tightened my stomach. Since we were connected even more closely than usual, Samael must have felt it, because he made a low, soothing sound.
“I don’t believe you would, little witch. But I am responsible for every demon in my territory. I would be a poor ruler if I did not ask for your promise.”
“I won’t use anything against you or your people. Even if you piss me off, which you do almost every day.”
A low laugh.“Very well. I’ve messaged Steve, and he’ll allow you access.”
Steve’s phone beeped at that moment and he glanced at it, his eyes widening.
“That was fast.” He sighed. “Okay. Let’s get you set up.”
It didn’t take long, even with my constant questions. Half an hour later, I picked up my laptop, thanked Steve, and made my way back up to the penthouse.
Lilith was stretched out on the huge sofa in Samael’s living room when I arrived. She wore designer jeans and a pink t-shirt which read ‘Girl Power.’
She nodded at me before returning her attention to the magazine she was flipping through. I made myself at home on the other side of the U, stretching out with my laptop.
I wasn’t finding anything suspicious in Willow’s bank accounts. No large deposits or withdrawals. No hidden accounts— although I’d probably have to get Steve to check that. So far, I couldn’t see any bumps in her criminal record either.
Kyla was currently keeping a close eye on the witch, and I sent her a text, checking in.
All quiet here. Willow hasn’t left the hotel except to go for a quick walk around the block.
I frowned.No stops?
Zero.
“Well this is cozy,” Samael smiled at me as he stepped into the room.
Lilith glanced up at him. “I’m redecorating. I needed some quiet.”
“My place is yours. Although there are a few suites downstairs…”
She shot him a look and his smile widened. He sat next to me, arranging his wings over the low back of the sofa before wrapping one arm around my shoulders.
He was right. This was cozy.
