The Blood Calls (The Blood Saga Book 1) by Raquel Dove

Author:Raquel Dove [Dove, Raquel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-02-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty Six

“I suggest you make this quick,” Paris said. The call had come from one of his oldest clients, one of the few that had seen Paris in his natural form.

“I want more years,” the man said sheepishly. He was a short, fat man, with pudgy cheeks and lips that protruded a little too much. His dark brown, beady eyes looked desperately up at Paris.

“I told you the last time,” Paris said with an agitated sigh, “that would not be possible anymore.”

“Lord Paris,” the man said, reaching out for Paris, “for a powerful demon such as yourself…”

“I am not in the mood,” Paris said, jerking away from the man’s grasp. He adjusted his jacket cuffs and prepared to leave. He couldn’t be away from Zoe any longer than absolutely necessary. He had answered the call, now he could leave.

“My soul,” the man said. The words stopped Paris’ departure, as no doubt the man had intended.

“Those are not terms to be thrown around lightly,” Paris said. His mind began a fight within itself. That was not something he could easily walk away from. Perhaps it may even help to get Jackson off his back.

“And you know I have never been a man to make idle offers,” the man said, a smile creeping onto his face as Paris hesitated. It would require some time to sign the contracts. The more time he spent away from Zoe, the more likely she would not be in one piece when he returned. But a soul was a powerful thing to own, even from a degenerate like this human.

“You have already been given three additional human life spans,” Paris said, arguing against the deal. “Those do not come easily.”

“And I have given you much for them,” the man said. “Including new clients.”

It was true. This man had been powerful in all three of his lives, and had used his influence many times to further Paris’ own agenda. If he turned this deal away, it would only serve to further agitate Jackson.

“I want two more,” the man said, licking at his lips. He wrung his hands as he looked back at Paris. “And then you will have my soul. For all eternity.”

Despite popular lore, demons didn’t often make deals for a human soul. Mostly because humans were generally reluctant to offer them. They weren’t quite as stupid as they seemed. But they happened occasionally. And souls were the source of a demon’s true powers. Another one was always a good thing. It was too lucrative of a contract to pass up; even if it did mean leaving Zoe alone for a while longer.

“Very well,” Paris said. He placed a hand on the man’s shoulder and they were instantly transported.

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