Chapter 28. A Day to Remember

Lucas

They had yet to hear from Ruby, the evil mistress of the Dark Angel. Everyone was on edge. The realms were on high alert.

Esmeralda and Lucifer were due to arrive in the afternoon. And from there, they would have the whole night of planning until the exchange.

Watching his Argetlam’s tired face, he grimaced. Her transition had been tough, and now they were facing the biggest challenge yet.

“If we could all retire for a few hours until Esme and Lucifer arrive?” He suggested to his friends. The ladies were about to protest, but their men nodded in agreement. They, too, felt the need to take care of their mates.

Before Rie could say anything, in a practice move, he swooped her in his arms; with a nod to everyone in the library, who also had their ladies in their arms, he bade them farewell.

“Lucas,” she squirmed. Her eyes flashing in annoyance.

“Sweetheart, just a few hours. We all need it. Your sister, Anna, needs to be consoled by her m