Eevuhl stared back at her, black eyes glittering.
“You’re as good as dead,” Perfidious mumbled, draining his drink.
“He’s right,” Eevuhl growled, his gaze raking over her. “But I’d love to feel those sweet lips wrapped around me. After, I’ll give you to my males.” He jabbed a thumb in the direction of the warehouse. “They need something to play with. Or better yet, maybe I’ll feed you to my shadow beasts. They do enjoy a juicy treat.”
Seraphina stumbled back, evidently heeding the warning when it came from the demon’s mouth.
“However, it’ll have to wait until I’ve secured shelter for the day.”
“Fine,” Perfidious hissed. “You can stay here. But you can make your own hole in the ground.”
Eevuhl smirked. “I’ve got some who’ll gladly help me.” His eyes shot to Seraphina. “Especially if I reward them for their efforts.”
“Then what?”
The demon’s head cocked to one side. “I don’t know yet. Lucifer sent me here to lead the charge for theamsouelots. One might’ve slipped through our fingers, but there’s still six to go.” He peered around. “Only, now I’m quite curious about this Fae. Perhaps I should introduce myself. See if she’s an appropriate mate for you.”
“You will not,” Perfidious snarled. “You stay away from her.”
Eevuhl cackled again. “Not a chance, Perf. She’s as good as dead.”
He didn’t doubt Eevuhl’s intentions. The demon followed Lucifer’s commands to the letter, even managed to handle his tasks from Hell. In the past year, Eevuhl had increased the number of shadow beasts roaming Earth, his mission to make the vampires extinct, eliminate the natural protectors of humans so the damned could take the realm as their own.
Bartering with the demon was his only option considering it was imperative Perfidious maintain his position. If Eevuhl sent him back to Hell before he’d secured the Fae, it would’ve all been for naught. And Perfidious wasn’t one to admit defeat.
“What if we make a deal?” he offered.
Eevuhl’s dark brows rose, disappearing beneath the brim of that stupid fucking hat. “What did you have in mind?”
“I get the Fae and you can haveher.” He nodded toward Seraphina.
“Perfidious!” Seraphina screeched. “What are you doing?”
He kept his eyes locked with Eevuhl’s. “She’ll prove entertaining enough. For a while.”
The demon’s black eyes trailed over Seraphina before his two-pronged tongue slithered over his lips.
“Once I have the Fae,” Perfidious told him, “I’ll help you with theamsouelots.”
Eevuhl shook his head. “Once you have the Fae, you’ll lead the shadow beasts.”
Perfidious narrowed his eyes. “Why would I do that?”
The demon smirked. “Because if you don’t, I’ll eliminate that little fairy before you ever get a taste of her.”
Eevuhl did not make empty threats, Perfidious knew. Now that the demon had seen inside his head, Eevuhl knew who she was, and there was no doubt he’d eliminate her just to punish him.
“Fine. I’ll leave theamsouelotsto you, and I’ll lead the shadow beasts. But you have to tell Lucifer you’ve reassigned me.”
Once more Eevuhl’s black eyes shot to Seraphina. “Deal. But the demon is mine to do with as I wish.”
Perfidious smiled.
Killing two birds with one stone.
Nice.
Chapter Ten
