Ignoring him, I stomp my way back upstairs. At least by taking Mac out I can get another feel for the demon stalking him. Hell, maybe even Mac’s scent will lure the demon out of hiding.
As I dress, memories of last night wash over me, and I’d swear on my hoard I can still smell Montrose, taste him, hear his moans of pleasure. Sexy little demon got under my skin, but that’s cool. I’ll shake it soon enough. Either I’ll find him and fuck him until we’re both over it, or I’ll find someone else to replace his memory. I’m Valentino Drake. Seduction is literally what I do.
I do wonder whether he’s still thinking about me though. Was our parking lot tryst as satisfying for him as it was for me? Would he go another round if given the chance?
My phone ringing startles me. Lord’s name flashes on the screen.
“Hey, Lord.”
“Hi. Any luck finding Mac’s problem?”
“No. I put some feelers out though, and we’re heading downtown to Dempsey’s shop. Maybe we’ll lure the demon out that way.”
“Fine. Hemingway is there and Lake is working in the office.”
“Where’s Nico?”
“Client work. A woman with a toxic ex.”
“Oh, Nico’s favorite. He’ll fuck that dude up.”
“He will.” Lord actually chuckles. “Does Mac seem okay to you?”
“Yeah, mostly. He’s obviously worried about the demon, or he wouldn’t be here, but his disposition is the same.”
“Good. I worry about the kid. He’s so reckless.”
“Eh, a little recklessness never killed a dragon. Probably.”
Lord sighs. “Unfortunately, it has. Don’t forget about how many times Arson scared the scales off of us with his antics. Or Nico blowing up and bulldozing into dangerous situations that definitely could have ended in death.”
“Yeah, but we learned. We have to give Mac the same opportunity. He fucked up with this demon, so if he’s smart, he’ll learn his limits with them.”
“I hope so. Dad called to make sure he wasn’t lying about his whereabouts. Apparently, that’s a trend.”
Chuckling, I shake my head. “He’s a handful, but he knew to come to us for help.”
“True.”
“I got this, Lord. I know this city inside and out. The demon can’t hide from me for long, and when I find him, I’ll make an example of out of him to make sure everyone knows you don’t fuck around with Drake dragons. We fuck back.”
“Yes, I know. I have full confidence in you, of course. There’s just something bothering me. I can’t put my finger on it, but…”
“Something with Mac?”
“I’m not sure about the source. I’m just uneasy, like there’s something coming.”
“Well, if there is, we got it.”
“Right. Of course.” He clears his throat. “Let me know what happens.”
“Lord?”
“Yeah?”
“You don’t have to carry the weight of the world all alone, you know? We’re here too.”
I hear the smile in his exhale. “I know you’re right, but I’m the oldest. I feel responsible for you all.”
