Book Seven: Chapter 202

“We’ve seen how you handle your problems.” Kailani jabbed a finger at the ruins of Paradise. “I fail to see how your Caretaker is any different than Francois is.”

“Did somebody say my name?” Lily-Mike sidled into the conversation.

“Nobody said your name, you charlatan.” Kailani scowled. “The fact that he sent a facsimile in his stead just proves my point.”

Lily-Mike frowned. “How could you tell?”

“I felt the Caretaker’s wrath before he left this place. It left quite the impression.” Kailani tapped right above her own heart and sneered at the succubus. “One which you don’t quite fill.”

“Hey, if you want something filled, I--” Lily-Mike was cut off when Beth clapped a hand over their mouth and pulled her back.

“We want Francois to assume that Mike is here,” Beth muttered, locking eyes with Kailani. “This deception was never intended for you.”

“Where is he, then?”

“Rescuing his children.” Beth tilted her head toward the Order. “While he w