Book Eight: Chapter 187

Sitting up, he took a moment to rub Sofia’s butt through the thin fabric of the blankets. It really was a nice ass. He looked forward to winning their bet in the very near future.

“Hmm?” she muttered, still mostly asleep.

“Going out for a walk,” he told her, then scooted past Cerberus who was sleeping at the foot of the bed. Mike put on his clothes and headed for the door. Upon leaving the room, He saw Sulyvahn and Cecilia sitting by the fireplace below. They were speaking to each other in quiet tones, but paused to look up at him.

“Yer up early,” said Sulyvahn.

“To do the devil’s work,” Mike replied.

“Bless ye, then.” Sulyvahn flashed a short-lived grin. “Nyx still be out, makin’ plans and moves.”

“Let her,” Mike replied. “I have zero intention of waiting around for someone who doesn’t trust me enough to at least suggest what they might be doing.” In truth, he was done with her. Mike wanted either enemies, friends, or people who would just leave