Tears of Salvation (The Saints #5; Underworld Kings #3)

by Michelle Heard

It’s Ariana’s first birthday with us, and after all the shit she’s been through, I’d fucking dress up as a clown if it would make her happy. She might be Demitri’s fiancée, but she’s also the most important woman in my life,

MY BABIES

Madame Keller hesitates for a moment, then she admits, “Same level as the Vetrovs.”

well fuck. miss girl is good

The corner of his mouth lifts again. “Family. Never thought I’d consider having kids.” “I’ll teach them how to shoot a gun,” I joke. Demitri’s smile widens. “You better, seeing as you’ll be their godfather.”

IM SOBBING

You’re welcome, little one.

IM SCREAMING !!! i truly am obsessed with alexei

“Nice seeing you again,” I say, amused by how this is all turning out.

AHHHHHHH

‘Fucking move, or I swear I’ll shoot you myself!’ Demitri hollers in my ear again, yanking me back to our present predicament.

demetri is me

Demitri Vetrov. I think I can take him.

i’m gonna hold your hand while i tell you this

Again Alexei laughs. “Do you really want to deprive the world of the ecstasy you felt when I fucked you?” My left eyebrow shoots up. “Vain much?” “No, just confident.”

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Then Demitri mutters, “But it’s okay when you play matchmaker to everyone?” “I don’t play matchmaker.” Letting out a sigh, I glance at my friend. “I just nudge people in the right direction.”

don’t let the man fool you. he is completely a matchmaker

“The woman could be Winter. She’s trained.” Shit. Winter Vetrov is the Blood Princess and married to Demitri’s younger brother, Damien. The last thing I want is for my mother to go after Winter.

DO NOT GO AFTER WINTER!!!! MISS GIRL IS THE OG

You’re strong enough to survive at my side, but how the fuck do I capture someone as wild as you?

“I could tell her we’re engaged to be married.

WHAT THE FUUUUUCK

Her left eyebrow lifts slightly. “Are you warning me or asking permission?” “Oh, baby,” I chuckle darkly. “I’m warning you.”

you don’t gotta warn me… trust

Standing up, I let out a heavy breath, and then I go back to the living room and hug Ariana. “Take care of Ana.” She nods against my chest. I press a kiss to Ariana’s forehead, then pull away and walk out of the house.

if alexei dies i swear

Then Damien asks, ‘Princess, you there?’ “I’m here,” Winter replies. ‘Be careful,’ he tells her for the hundredth time. The man’s going to give himself a heart attack from all the worrying.

IM CRYING !!!! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

“Let go.”

HOLY FUCK DO NOT LET GO. I REPEAT DO NOT

“Let go, baby,” I breathe. I try to twist my wrist free from her hold. “It’s okay.” I give her a pleading look. “Let go.” “Shut up! I’m not losing the man I love,” she snaps angrily. “Isabella,” I say, accepting my fate, “Let go. You need to kill Sonia.”

IM SOBBING STOP IT RN

“Winter?” Alexei calls, then he asks, “Can you see her?” I search for her between the rubble. “No. I’ll go down.” “No!” Alexei orders. ‘What happened?’ Damien asks. “Nothing,” I answer him, not wanting to cause him worry. “Winter just took a detour.” ‘Princess?’ His voice is tight. ‘Winter!’ “We’re still assessing the situation,” Demitri tells his brother. ‘Your fucking position. Now,’ Damien demands.

ABSOLUTELY NOT WINTER IS MY MAIN GIRL

Taking mine from my ear, I place it in Winter’s. “Tell your man you’re okay.” “Damien. I’m fine,” Winter says. “My fucking heart!” His voice sounds somewhere above us.

IM CRYING

“That’s my girl,” I boast to no one in particular. ‘The whole fucking world knows,’ Demitri mumbles under his breath, making me chuckle.

i’m screaming. i love them so much

“I’ll take her side even if she wipes out a small country,” he chuckles as if that would be something funny. “I can’t win with you. Mariya has you wrapped around her little finger.”

MARIYA MY GIRLLLL AHHHHHHHHH