Home. Bel had called his house their home. Atlas nodded. “Yes, maybe over a stiff drink.”
“That can be arranged.”
“Why were you staring at Asmos’s house?” Cary asked.
“I was just telling Atlas that he could change anything about the house that he wanted.” Bel answered Cary before winking at Atlas.
Atlas nodded. “Maybe I should check out some of the houses around here to get an idea of what would work best for us?”
“You can start with our house!” Cary offered. Just like Atlas suspected. “Lucifer told us the same thing. Although the magic usually takes care of what we need. Sometimes even before knowing ourselves.”
“Magic is awesome,” Atlas said.
“Yes!” Cary agreed. “I can help you too. Oh! You need to see Adam’s house. It’s amazing! So big and perfect for his growing minions.”
“Minions?” Atlas asked. “You mentioned them before.”
Cary bounced. He was sure full of energy. “They’re the best. I don’t have any minions to call mine. Daddy said it wouldn’t be fair because the demons would feel obligated to join our family since he’s…you know, Lucifer. So we just try to support Adam’s minions.”
“I can’t wait to meet them then,” Atlas said sincerely. “Minions. Wow.”
“Then come on!” Cary grabbed his hand. “I’ll transport you inside.”
“No!” Bel cried out. “You’re still learning. I will transport him.”
Cary rolled his eyes. “Fine. But hurry!” He popped out of view.
Atlas turned back toward Bel.
“Sorry. We can go back to the house now. Talk,” Bel offered.
No, Atlas wanted to make new friends. And he needed to tell Cary the good news that he was staying. “Later.”
Bel sighed. “I knew that you were going to say that.”
“I want to meet the others,” Atlas told him.
“Don’t say that I didn’t warn you,” Bel said with a smile.
“I promise I can handle a few demons and their mates,” Atlas teased.
“Famous last words.” Bel grabbed his hands.
A moment later they were in a dining room next to a nicely set table with more plates settings than agreed upon. He’d had been right. Cary had gone overboard with the invitations.
Chapter Five
Atlas
Atlas stared at the large table that had been decorated for a full dinner party. Oh! That was a lot of plates.
“I did warn you,” Bel said kindly. “The dinner parties always end in chaos.”
“This is going to be awesome!” Cary said as he hugged the young man next to him.
Atlas winced. Between the flickers, Atlas could see that Gage was Cary’s complete opposite. Black hair, dark brown eyes, they were the same height, and appeared to be the same age, but Gage wasn’t as carefree as Cary. There was suspicion in his gaze.
“Are you okay?” Bel asked, rubbing his back.
