Chapter Ember
Ember
After the introductions are done, Ishi stands.
“The Lennox Pack hired my earthbound company to retrieve a stolen mate; as I said, we were offered female offspring,” he states matter-of-factly, while looking at me. I hear Saint growl, so I move over to him.
“When I was in the Den, Ishi was offered the same deal as you! He killed every single guard because of it! But his father forbade him from removing me, the fates said I needed to be there” I inform Saint.
The rest know what happened with us in the Pit.
Saint looks at the Royal Demon and gives him a nod, and Ishi continues.
“I would have hidden her and kept her safe, but until I seal the bond with our mate, we can only spend so long on earth, and I trust my earthbound staff as much as most do their receptionists. I’ve never liked the idea of people giving over babies for deals, and I tend to save the baby if offered one as payment or if I’m retrieving one.
Even if Ember wasn’t the female I was here to collect, we would have asked where she wanted to go” Dad relaxes at this, turning to me.
“Was it someone from the Lennox Pack that hurt you?” I feel Ren Tense; he’s standing behind me again, even though I’m still holding Saint's hand.
“Trent said the bastard shifted, and they couldn’t track him”, Declan chimes in.
“Yes, he was the Alpha's nephew, but I don’t know his name” Dad nods. Saint, Declan, and Ishi start to make agreements and swap details, most of the others listening in; I notice Evan watching me.
When I walk over, he hands me his phone with a cheeky smile, showing off his dimples. River appears at my back, shadows wrapping around me. Evan and I share eye rolls, but if it makes the others feel safer, I will ignore it for now.
I take the phone, add my number and send a text to myself. I hand it back as Angel's phone is thrust into my hand; I nearly drop it as Evan speaks.
“Fank Ewe”, he rarely speaks to anyone but Angel and Ishi as he has a severe speech impairment. I text myself from Angel’s phone and pass it back.
“You’re welcome; I will explain Aeternus Flamma to the others.” Evan nods, and Ishi comes over and hands me his phone.
“I want to hear regularly from you, little flame. Don’t make me go through your Papa,” I smile, returning the phone.
“Of course, son”, I say with a smirk. The three Demons stand shoulder to shoulder and then disappear with a smile at me and a longing look at Creed. A few sparks and ice chips hit the floor, but thankfully, they didn’t do any damage.
“You missed a few bits out, Daughter, but later, we need to deal with Jameson, now! Does he speak Russian?” Dad asks while finishing his drink.
“No, he can only speak English. He’s tried charms in the past, but they are always limited-time, and he never knows when he will need them. And he trusts only a few to give him charms, so he gave up,” I inform him, and he nods, looking pleased.
“Declan, Bastille, Brayden, you come with us. Ember, one of your mates, can come, and whichever does. Needs to behave,” I look at him with disbelief,
“But Declan’s going to be there”, I say, and the others chuckle. Ren grabs my hand. I hear a scoff from Dec, and a few chuckles from the others.
“Babygirl, if I have to behave, so do Ren and your brothers. Now let's see how your grandpa is behaving” Everyone laughs at Mika’s words.