Cambion Lord (Dark Warrior Alliance #23) - Brenda Trim Page 0,19
took her by surprise. It didn’t help that his sensual scent was all around her.
“I called her father in for help with this problem. Zander and Evzen have spent countless hours researching Lucifer and archdemons. I’m hoping he will have some information.” There was more that Dante wasn’t telling her, but she’d let it go for now.
Tugging the collar of the t-shirt Dante had given her, she considered removing it and meeting Zander and his daughter naked. It would be easier than being distracted by arousal she didn’t have time to entertain.
“Zander must be the Vampire King if his daughter is a Princess.” Chloe’s mind worked through who she was about to face in order to distract herself. She refused to go into another meeting unprepared. Waking up to Dante after being kidnapped and tortured by a demon had been enough for one lifetime. As a warrior, she didn’t care for surprise meetings.
Jett narrowed his eyes and scowled at her. “I see you’re aware of who he is. Know that Ty isn’t the only one that will stop you.”
Chloe titled her head wondering why they were so protective of Zander and his daughter. She’d heard demons talking about searching for a Princess but hadn’t paid much attention. Now she wished she had. Having the information now would give her a leg up on these guys.
Chloe dipped her head in acknowledgment. “I have no intentions of harming anyone. I merely want to go home. I’ve had a shitty night and am exhausted.”
Dante moved to the entrance of the room she’d woken up in an hour ago. “I know you need rest. But before you retire for the day, we need to get an idea of what we are facing here, little evergreen. I don’t think it’s a coincidence the archdemon selected you.”
Energy crackled through the air stalling the conversation. Dante and Jett stood together in the threshold. Beyond them Chloe had a perfect view of the entryway to the house. Blue, green and purple lights swirled to life as electricity made the hair on her arms stand on end.
While Dante and Jett watched the lights form into a large oval, the other warriors kept their gazes locked on Chloe. She wanted to laugh. She had no desire to hurt these supes. She only wanted to go home. At the moment she was too injured to make it far, so she had decided to stay. No fucking way was she going to give the Daeva an easy target.
The lights intensified then cleared right before a new room became visible on the other side. They’d opened a portal. The scent of food drifted to her nose. Garlic, ginger, anise and fish sauce. It smelled delicious. Her stomach rumbled at that moment, reminding her she hadn’t eaten since before her shift at the bar.
A male with shoulder length black hair, Sapphire blue eyes and a glower stepped through followed by a young female with long, curly brown hair and the same eyes. Where her father had a glower, she held deep sadness in her gaze. It made Chloe want to reach out and hug her.
“Dante, Jett.” The male greeted with an extended hand. Dante shook it followed by Jett. The male lifted his head and nodded at the males behind Chloe. “Ty, Lucas, Axel. Good to see you all. You must be Chloe. I’m Zander. The Vampire King and this is my daughter Isobel.” He gestured to the female that accompanied him.
Chloe nodded her head, surprised at the power the king exuded. It was rare in her experience for any being to have such strength. His daughter had her fair share, as well. “I wish I could say it is good to meet you.”
Isobel handed the bag in her hands to Dante without ever shifting her gaze. “My mom sent some of her Vietnamese burgers and key lime pie.” That was an odd combination. What the heck were Vietnamese burgers?
Dante took the handles and peered into the sack. “She’s the best. Those are my favorite. And, Chloe here is hungry, so it’s perfect timing. Let’s take this to the kitchen.”
Zander eyed her and wrapped an arm around his daughter’s shoulder. Chloe knew no one would move until she did, so she started for the door. “I’m going to leave this here.” She set her angelic blade on a bureau set off to the side. “I trust no one will touch it. Now, lead the way,” she informed Dante with a wave of her hand.