The Demon's Queen (A Deal With a Demon, #6)

by Katee Robert

He spreads his arms, arrogant and hateful. “I heard you were looking for me.” “Give me one good reason I shouldn’t kill you where you stand.” “You’re too honorable.” Brosh says it like it’s an insult. “Which is why you’ve taken us down a route we may never recover from as a people. That stops now.” His grin is downright mean. “I challenge you for leadership of this territory.” I expect Azazel to curse him. Maybe to attack right here and now. He certainly looks like he wants to. Instead, he laughs in disbelief. “You bloody fool. You actually think you can beat me.” “I know I can.” Azazel shakes his head. “So be it. I accept. I’ll have the square cleared within the hour. Get out of my sight until then.” Brosh backs up slowly, still smiling. “Best say goodbye to your little human. She won’t survive to see nightfall.” I flinch. I can’t help it. I’ve had some truly horrific experiences with exes, but I’ve never been threatened so casually—or intentionally. The doors slam shut in Brosh’s face, then the lock clicks loudly in the sudden silence. It won’t be enough to keep him out, not when Azazel has accepted his challenge. Azazel has accepted his challenge. “Don’t do it.” I step up and into the hallway, crossing to Azazel. “Don’t fight him.” His brows go up when he sees me, but he doesn’t chastise me for eavesdropping. He just pulls me into his arms, holds me close like he may not get another opportunity to do so. “This was always the plan, Eve.” Eve. Not baby girl. There’s no re...