Taming Demons for Beginners (The Guild Codex: Demonized, #1)

by Annette Marie

“He protects me in exchange for baked goods. That’s … that’s the whole contract.”

“Mercy is for the weak, payilas.” “The weak can’t afford mercy.” I met his eyes. “I think we can.”

“Perhaps exterminating your demon is too hasty a decision.” Girard looked at his superior in alarm. “Darius, the law is clear that—” “Second rule, my friend. Let’s not destroy something before we understand it.”

“By the way, Robin,” he murmured. “The expression on your demon’s face when you called him your partner was fascinating.”

Studying the demon, Darius sat back. “I see. And I have your word on that? Your promise?” His mouth twisted with distaste. “I will not promise you anything, hh’ainun.” “Then—” Zylas spun on his chair to face me. “Payilas. I will not harm your allies.”

I wouldn’t be surprised if the crowd has thinned out.” She shrugged. “Besides, a belated Halloween party? What kind of dork guild is this?”