Stygian nodded, taking the scroll when Obsidian offered it. “Good news is, none of their names are Mary Smith.”
True. But with a little more than half the population of North America being female … they had their work cut out for them.
“Bring in thelieterras,” Obsidian instructed, his mind whirling with things that needed to happen to get their mission underway. “They can start searching.”
“I’m on it,” Eclipse said before disappearing.
“We need to meet with thefiestreigh,” Obsidian told Cimmerian. “Let them know we’re refocusing our efforts.”
“Will do,” the male agreed, then vanished.
“And someone have Søren bring back up the Misplaced Halos website. We’re gonna need all the help we can get.”
Seven females to locate and a timeline they couldn’t determine.
Sounded simple, right?
Too bad nothing ever was.
Chapter One
Monday, July 22, 2019
“YOUREALIZEWHATTHISMEANS?”
Glaring at the male keeping pace with him, Obsidian fought the urge to roll his eyes. “I suppose this is the point where you enlighten me.”
Taayin smirked. “It’s what you pay me for.”
Obsidian tucked his hands in his pockets as they approached the casino entrance. “I don’t pay you.”
“We should chat about that. Whatisthe going rate for the smart, handsome, right-hand of a celestial being, anyway?”
“At your current pace?” Obsidian cut a quick look at thelieterra. “I think you should be paying me.”
“You want to trade places for a minute?” Taayin taunted. “I’d like to see you transcribeonemessage from Tenebrous. Just one.” The male sighed. “It’s a wonder I can get a single thing done with his constant chatter. On and on and on. You know what I mean?”
“Better than you think.”
“Shall we?” Taayin asked, holding the door open, his keen gaze scanning their surroundings.
With his senses flaring out, Obsidian stepped inside the elaborate resort hotel.
“As for that salary…” Taayin continued, strolling alongside him.
“I let you live.” Obsidian headed toward the casino floor. “Seems rather generous to me.”
“Yeah, maybe.” Taayin smirked, an amused gleam in his vivid blue eyes.
Obsidian was tempted to thump the annoying angel back to the house. Just one flick of his finger and … poof.
Instead, he sighed. “I think I can handle this outing on my own tonight, Taayin.”
“Yeah.No.” Taayin stopped. “I know you’re a big boy and all, but no way am I letting you run amok. Remember what happened last time?”
The memory brought a smile to Obsidian’s face.
Taayin’s displeasure was reflected by the crease in his forehead. “Stop that. Michael will have my head if you wreak havoc in here. Do you evenknowhow many views those YouTube videos got?”
