128 - Alastor's Mate

BLADE.

I listened as Althea explained to the demon royals everything that happened — from the time she entered the Parturi Coven to the appearance of Alastor, to the ritual where they attempted to take her as part of the coven, until the part where she made the deal with Alastor.

At that point, hisses resonated loudly around my office.

Lucius’ eyes blazed red, but before he could open his mouth to speak, I raised my hand, pointing a finger at him, and I spoke faster to get his attention.

“Lucius,” I began, and his head tilted to look at me. I was seated on a couch, with Althea beside me. My arm was around her body, holding her to my side. “Before you say anything, I want you to know that I am grateful for all the help that you’ve given us. But if you say one thing that would ridicule Althea for her decision, I will throw you out of my territory.”

“I thought we all knew better not to make irresponsible deals with a demon?” He snapped at me.

“You were not there. You didn’t see what my