Page 104 of Caressed By Sin
I stepped back several feet away from him, pacing again, my feet sinking into the warm sand with each step. There had to be another way I could get my daughter back.
Azar remained where he was, watching me.
I paused. “What’s option two?”
“We kill Adae.”
I blew out a large, loud breath and went back to pacing.
Many had tried to kill Adae. Teams of assassins had failed. Adae kept hundreds of sorcerers around him day and night.
Additionally, Adae was a legend. There were stories of how he’d captured dragons with just his bare hands. No magic. Others claimed he’d destroyed villages full of strong witches with just a few words.
No.
Killing Adae is not an option.
Azar confirmed my thoughts with his next words. “I doubt we could kill him.”
“We can't because he's strong—”
“And a fallen angel.”
Stunned, I stepped back. “What?”
“Lucifer paid us a visit and let that information slip—”
“The devil—”
“Some call him that, but he prefers Lucifer—”
“H-he just came here—”
“Yes. Lilith wasn't happy about my murdering Ferkos.”
My heart ached. Not only had Azar killed a long-term friend in my honor, he also angered the Lucifer and Lilith.
“Don't be afraid, Fatou.” Azar walked over, but didn't reach his hands out to touch me. “However, my recent actions have now presented several problems.”
“What problems?”
“Lucifer will want a good deed.”
“What does that mean?”
“Some sort of grand gesture or evil tribute.”
I eyed him. “Why do I think there is more to what you're saying?”
“I wanted a future with you, even. . .children.”
More shock washed over me.
“But. . .” He raised his hand and tried to touch my ear.
I caught it and squeezed those big fingers. “What?”
“I think getting your daughter back due to my sacrifice may be as close to a happy ending as we can get.”
