“That’s very thoughtful, but unnecessary. I have Annex to watch my back, and I’m not without my own defenses. I have magic, you know.” The little witch grimaces. “But I appreciate the offer.”
I frown.
She’s not allowed to turn down my protection. I’d never forgive myself if something happened to her on my watch.
“I’m afraid it’s not up for debate,” I say firmly. “As I said, you won’t even know I’m there.”
Annex chuckles. “Somehow I doubt that.”
The demon once again leads the siphon, and it doesn’t get any less chaotic the second time.
“Damn, I should have landed us inside. I didn’t bring my keys.” Annex laughs, disappearing in a smoky cloud of shadows.
It leaves Hazel and me on the porch of the home she must live in.
“This is your home?” I ask, clearing my throat. “Or is it Annex’s?”
“Both,” Hazel says. “I mean, we both rent a room here, but it’s not like I own the place or anything. It actually belongs to Greer. You might have met her at the club—the vampire with pink hair. Novak, Reign, and Seiran are her mates.”
I frown.
I remember seeing the woman, but I’ve never spoken a word to her. Reaching into the pocket of my jeans, I pull out the notecard Novak gave me. It has the address of the property I’ll be staying at.
Holding it up, I compare it to the numbers next to the front door.
This is going to look purposeful.
“What in the world is taking Annex so long? Did he get lost?” she asks with a huff.
“There’s no way you’re going to believe this is a coincidence.” I shove the card away, fish the key from my pocket, and place it in the door handle. “But I believe I have the key.” The lock turns, and I try the knob.
The door pops open to a very confused incubus.
“Well, there’s probably something else I should tell you,” I mutter, shaking my head.
This will make looking after Hazel much easier, but I’m sure it also seems suspicious.
Chapter Fifteen
Hazel
The universe hates me.
I’ve always honored the bigger picture and tried to respect that my powers are a gift. I don’t go around devouring people who annoy me. Although it would be excellent population control if that were the case. I always try to take out the souls that I truly believe are tainted beyond repair.
Why is the universe punishing me?
Annex lies next to me in my bed, but he hasn’t pressured me to talk. Speaking of talking, I’m going to have a serious conversation with Novak.
Maybe even devour him! Fine, I won’t actually eat him, but I’m definitely going to hint that I might.
What the hell was he thinking?
Greer’s pack knows I’m only in town because I’m being hunted by an angel and two sentinels.
Shit.
I wonder if they’ll be coming into town next.
