Page 50 of Trust the Fall

He springs into his makeshift strategy, calling out orders and directing the brothers on where to go and how to take out Hell’s demons.

“Wait, so we’re supposed to kill these demons with our bare hands?” Law asks, sounding unsure.

“I’d suggest grabbing something from there,” Luke motions toward the room of torture. “You should be able to find something useful.”

“Where’s the demon?” I ask, noticing his absence.

“Likely running to tell Nolda the cavalry is here,” Law says dryly.

Both vampires head that way, and I watch as they maneuver around the unmoving person strapped to the chair and dig through the table of devices. Julian lifts the serrated knife from earlier, blood dripping from the tip, and I turn away. I need my head in the game, and that is not the way to accomplish it.

“I’m expecting my own cavalry to arrive at any moment. Including Rix. You know him, love,” Luke says.

I purse my lips, recalling my run-in with the hellhound in the woods next to my loft.

“Please keep your dog away from me. I still haven’t forgiven him for nearly killing me.”

“He didn’t.”

“He did.”

He shakes his head. “It wasn’t even close. Rix doesn’t make errors.”

I cross my arms over my chest. “Whatever you say, but just know, I’m not over it.”

He smirks. “Noted.”

“Could you two quit with the foreplay and get on with the strategy talk?” Lawrence quips, smiling a boyish grin as though Lucifer and I entertain him thoroughly.

I curl my lip in mock annoyance. “How much more strategy do you need, Bellamy? I’m beginning to worry I’ll need to shield you from danger.”

“Nope. I have my trusty sidekick now.” He holds up a butcher’s knife, smiling like he won the lottery.

“Bigger isn’t always better, Law. Or are you doing the whole man thing—attempting to make up for something you lack?” I grin, hoping to convey I’m only teasing.

His lips smack together as if to say fuck off, but a grin quickly follows.

In the short time I’ve gotten to know Julian and Law Bellamy, I’ve really grown to like them. I have every intention of honoring my promise of help when the vampire war begins.

We all naturally spread out. Vampires huddle in one corner, angels in another, River leaning against the wall alone and looking far too comfortable for his own good.

He hasn’t said a word since Luke arrived, and I wonder what he’s thinking.

A throat clears, and I turn to see Luke’s narrowed eyes. He’d clearly been watching me, watching River.

“Care to fill me in on what exactly was happening when I arrived here last time? You two looked very cozy.”

“Luke, is this really the time for unnecessary jealousy?”

His jaw clenches and I know I’ve hit a nerve. “I think now is the perfect time. If I’m to trust him at my side, I need to know he’s not plotting to take me out so he can have my girl.”

“Ooookay, caveman, you can chill out with the barbaric alpha act. Was it not you who just gave me the orgasm of a lifetime?”

He takes a threatening step forward, pinning my back to the brimstone wall.

“I think I need to remind you where you are, love. This is my domain, and no creature, reaper or otherwise, is going to encroach on my territory. No matter who just gave you the orgasm of your life. Understood?”

“No, I don’t. I had to sit here with your concubine forcing me to watch a homemade porno of the two of you.” I lean forward, poking him in the chest. “You don’t get to be jealous of a handsome reaper helping me survive.”