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either side; we re going to try and outflank them.
Derkin gave a nod, ordering his soldiers across the barrier. Lucas
shifted along with thirty other wolves, all howling as they dashed ahead.
The vampires followed after the werewolves.
Slazzamar, I have a task for you. Go back to the Zigg and make
sure Jezebel and the armies follow you through.
Slazzamar gave a nod and vanished.
Neman pulled Nessa back into his arms, and within a split second
they were in Thomas Armod s house in L.A., inside Thomas s office.
Thomas was already standing by a bookshelf with Darren.
Nessa! exclaimed Darren when he saw them. That no-good elf
stranded me here.
Neman was ignoring him. Sweetness, I need some of your blood.
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pulled one of his smaller but sharp blades out. Quickly, before she had
even noticed, he sliced open a fingertip. She gasped when the small
amount of blood started to flow. Neman wrapped a cloth around it to
soak it up, before pulling it away and tucking it into a strap of his armor.
Nessa found herself swept into his arms as his mouth crushed
down on hers in a deep, passionate, hungry kiss, like that of a desperate
man.
Come back to me alive, she whispered when he broke the kiss.
She was just as desperate to keep him with her, but she knew he would
not stay.
I intend to, sweetness. He released her from his arms, stepped
back, and vanished.
Nessa s eyes remained riveted on the spot where he had stood, and
she heaved a heavy sigh.
Darren came up to put his hand on her shoulder. I know how
you re feeling, honey. If that elf doesn t come back to me alive, I m going
to kill him myself.
Right then, said Thomas, breaking them out of their thoughts. I
have the perimeter secured and all the men on high alert. Come, please,
let s make you comfortable. I know you will need some food and to rest.
Nessa sighed again, glancing at Darren. Suppose we d better make
the best of it, Darren said with his arm around her shoulder as they
followed Thomas.
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Jezebel stood with Belshazzar behind the army of demons who
waited for their command. The seal was almost broken. Xenith the
Sorcerer held his hand above his head, muttering over and over; to her
delight, the large stone gate of the Ziggurat exploded.
The mage dropped his arms, turned and walked several paces
backwards. I have upheld my part, my debt is paid; I want no further
part in this, Xenith told her. Jezebel nodded, and Xenith popped out.
Search every inch I want the Chosen One and Neman brought
to me! Shadow demons and her soldiers flooded into the Ziggurat.
Looking for someone, my Queen? a familiar voice said. Jezebel
swiveled, seeing Slazzamar leaning against a pillar just outside the temple
where they stood.
You are aware I m going to skin you alive, and then I m going to
finish feeding your human to my guards, threatened Jezebel, not failing
to notice he was in battle regalia and heavily armed.
Slazzamar gave a bored yawn. Promises, promises. The Chosen
One is safely hidden in the Outer Realm; if you want her, you re going to
have to fight.
Jezebel s eyes narrowed, her rage a like a simmering cauldron
ready to explode. Kill him, she ordered Gremlock, who started to charge
his magic.
Slazzamar smiled, blew her a kiss and vanished.
Follow him, Gremlock, then gather everyone to their location. I
want Slazzamar s head on a platter and the Chosen One in my grasp
before this night is over! Gremlock bowed and followed after Slazzamar.
Do not forget Neman he poses the greater threat, said
Belshazzar.
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Once I have the Chosen One, Neman will fall. I m going to kill two
birds with one stone. She patted the jewel nestled between her breasts. I
have a plan that cannot fail.
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Slazzamar ran the last three hundred yards across the plain,
meeting Neman just at the entrance to the Sulfur Canyon. He knew
someone would be close behind him and, sure enough, Gremlock
appeared and threw an energy bolt toward his back. Neman dove
forward, reflecting the bolt with the shield of Anu.
Talk about the skin of my teeth. Slazzamar s lungs expanded
rapidly to take in more air. You wanted me to draw them out; here they
come. Neman gave a nod of approval. He turned, but Gremlock
vanished again. Slazzamar knew he was reporting back to Jezebel and
Belshazzar. Very soon the plains would fill up with their armies.
I want you to stay with Mark. He s a strong fighter but still only
human.
Slazzamar paused to watch Neman pull a crimson-stained cloth
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