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Sound came from the steps.

I jumped up with my sword.

To my relief, my people appeared. Every last warrior stumbled over. Dried blood flaked from their brown skin. A few collapsed onto the ground and sighed.

The sorcerers and Zoe entered next looking just as tired.

Zoe spotted Adae’s decapitated head on the floor. “Awesome. Now we can go back to my castle.”

I rolled my eyes. “Your castle?”

“Well. . .it is home.”

Roars of pain sounded from below.

I raised my eyebrows. “What’s that?”

“I let the monsters out like you said.” Zoe grinned. “And I grabbed many of the monsters and spirited them into the back of the castle where the vampires stay.”

I gripped my sword and headed that way. “I forgot about him. One more left.”

Zoe appeared in front of me. Dust rained down on my face. “Oh, don’t worry about him.”

“Why not?”

“I watched him get chomped in two by a big green monster.”

I frowned. “I had more questions.”

“And I have more time to spend with my drummers.” Zoe gestured for us to come his way. “Let’s go.”

Azar rose from the ground. “Drummers?”

“I’ll explain when we get there.” I held his hand.

Chapter 26

Family Ties

Azar

Zoe transported all of us back—women warriors, fire sorcerers, Fatou, and me.

We spun in a vortex of silver dust, swirling and tumbling, rising and tunneling.

Meanwhile, I had my right arm wrapped around Fatou’s waist.

Saved and free and with my love.

Excitement surged through me. I was ready to not only learn more about my sweet little fairy, but finally it was time to spend the rest of our lives together.

She risked her precious life for me—an old incubus demon.

My heart swelled with a love that was too much to contain. A lump filled my throat, and I could feel tears burning their way down my cheeks.

I will love and protect Jade and her forever. With every bit of my strength!

I was so overwhelmed with emotion.

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