The Devil's Masquerade: The Poison by Jennifer Loren

Author:Jennifer Loren
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: D.A.B. Publishing
Published: 2013-08-27T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Nick

Ryan was right. The only way I know how to ensure his safety right now is to make sure Savage understands his value. I arrange for a meeting with Savage and bring Ryan along with me. Ryan is tense the moment we walk into the house and seems to dislike the interior décor as much as I do.

“I feel like everything in this room is alive and watching me. I have never been more creeped out in my life,” Ryan says, sticking to me closer than usual.

“Come in and have a seat,” Savage says, waving us into his office. “To what do I owe the pleasure of this meeting, Nicholas?”

“I wanted you to meet my brother, Ryan,” I say with shaky hands. Savage glances at Ryan, and I see the bloodlust in his eyes. “He is my father’s son, and I would do anything for him. I would die for him and him for me,” I say, breaking the concentration on my brother.

“Close are you? Why are you telling me this now? Why not continue to keep your secrets from me?” he asks, setting back in his chair and seemingly willing to listen to me.

“Someone is after him and clearly knows of him. They blew up his house and killed his fiancé. His survival is crucial to me; he is a part of me, and I won’t stand by and watch his life be threatened by anyone.”

Savage sits forward, and replies, “What do you mean?” I silently sit back in my chair, unafraid of his hardened glare. “You think coming here and facing off with me is going to convince me to spare his life?”

“With him watching over my family, then I don’t have to worry so much about them and can concentrate more on my duties, to this family,” I bargain.

He sighs deeply before standing and pacing in front of us. He suddenly grabs Ryan and jerks him out of his seat. I quickly take action and grab him, “Calm down Nicholas, I am not going to hurt him. I am only testing him.” Savage looks into Ryan’s eyes as Ryan fights to push him off of him. “This one has potential actually,” he says, seeming surprised. I ease back as he eases off Ryan. “I am not sure why you would hide him from me, Nicholas. There is strength in him, an unwavering strength within him.” He releases him with a smile. “I am surprised you haven’t noticed that your brother is just as strong as you. Sad that he has wasted all this time, and hasn’t realized his potential yet. Release that protective bubble you have put him in Nicholas, and you might be surprised.” He looks upon Ryan with a hunger, and now I have no fear of him killing him but taking him for his own use. “Have you killed before, Ryan?” he asks, looking away from me.

“Yes,” Ryan says calmly.

“Not with a gun, with your bare hands with the fire inside you. As

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