Lord of Chaos (The Dragon Demigods #7) - Charlene Hartnady Page 0,76

are huge. “Wait…what are…what?” He’s tugging against my hold. His eyes get even wider and move past me.

I realize that Nia is standing next to me. “You’ve got this,” she says. “You have control.”

I do. I’m in control. My power is rushing through me like a surging river, but I’ve got a handle on it. Then again…maybe it’s her, my calm in the chaos. Nia.

“I can’t…I…I…fuck…” Gaire is squirming. He’s trying to pull free from my grip. “Why can’t I teleport?” he shouts. “Let me go. Let me go!” he screams, sounding like a little girl.

“You can’t because I won’t let you,” I tell him. He’s like a fly to me. I can crush him whenever I want. My veins are buzzing. I could end him right now. I don’t. Nia can decide what she wants to do with him. I need to give her the chance to decide. This bastard has made her life a living hell. He’s used and abused her. “He’s all yours,” I tell her.

“What? No! Don’t! Bitch is crazy. She’ll kill me,” Gaire begs and pleads.

“Maybe you deserve it.” I’m vibrating with the need to end him myself, but I hold back.

“What’s wrong with your eyes?” Gaire tries to get away from me again. “I didn’t mean those things I said.” Tears stream down his cheeks. He’s pathetic. This asshole is the ultimate bully. He’ll pick on those weaker than him. He’ll delight in their terror and their pain. Yet, when the tables are turned, he’s like a blubbering baby. “Please,” he looks at Nia, “I’m so sorry I hurt you. I’m…so sorry. I’ll bring Warrick back,” he tells me. “I’ll do anything. What do you want? I’ll leave you alone. I swear. I did have feelings for you, Nia…that’s why I couldn’t let you go. Please believe that I’m sorry…please.”

“I believe you,” Nia says.

Gaire sags with relief. “Thank you, Nia.”

I can’t believe what I’m hearing. It looks like Gaire is getting to her.

Nia looks at me. “I can’t do it.” Tears gather in her eyes. “I can’t kill someone who’s begging for their life.” She wipes at her eyes. “What’s wrong with me?” More tears fall.

I realize that her inability to finish Gaire has nothing to do with that prick and everything to do with her.

“Thank you so much! I owe you, Nia,” Gaire is babbling. “You’re the best. I wanted you back because I missed you.” Such a lying bastard. There is such sincerity in his eyes. It makes me sick that he can lie with such a straight and honest face.

I know what I have to do. “I can’t believe it,” I spit, scowling at Nia. “You still have feelings for him. After everything I’ve done for you, you still want him? I can’t fucking believe it.”

“What—?” I see shock register on her face. “No,” she shakes her head, “that’s not—”

“Save it!” I tell her. “I can see it. You’re crying over him.” I point to Gaire, who looks like the cat who got the fucking cream.

“No! Rage I—” Nia splutters.

“Fucking save it!” I snarl again. “About that offer, I think I’m going to take you up on it. I want Warrick back. I can’t believe I chose her over my best friend.” I look over at Nia, who’s crying harder. “Without me, you are nothing.” I tell her. Then I look at Gaire. “You take her. Have her. Good fucking riddance.”

Once a snake, always a snake. “I’m glad you came to your senses, Rage.” Gaire grins.

I smile back and nod.

“I’ll help you find a bitch of your own.” Gaire winks at me. “Someone you can have your own fun with. Talking about fun…I believe you owe me a blow job, Nia.” That’s when he realizes that I’m still holding his arm. He can’t compel her while I have him in my grip. He can’t do anything. “Wait a minute.” He narrows his eyes. “You need to let me go.”

I don’t. Instead, I look over at Nia. She’s drying her eyes, which are filled with anger.

“You almost had me fooled there for a moment.” I’m not sure if she’s talking to Gaire or to me. “You pretended to be someone you’re not. You used me. All so that you could have a hellhound ready to obey your every order.”

“That’s not it at all,” Gaire backpedals.

Nia rolls her eyes. “I don’t believe a word that comes out of your mouth. I know in my heart that if I let you walk away today,