Dante's Desire by Tia Didmon

Author:Tia Didmon [Didmon, Tia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Finicky
Published: 2019-08-01T23:00:00+00:00

Jess needed to get out from under the Ladon. She followed Dante into the Davidson building. Neither had said a word on the ride back to the apartment. Both were too stunned and hurt by the evening’s events. She stopped Dante in the hall. “I want to go check on Darnell and Maddie.”

“It is the middle of the night Jessica. They will be sleeping.”

Jess nodded. “I just need to know they’re all right.”

Dante kissed her forehead. “I understand. You know where I am.” He walked down the hall.

Jess entered her apartment to find a wild-eyed Darnell waiting at the door. “Where have you been?”

“I was at a crime scene. What’s wrong?”

Darnell rubbed his face. “I can’t believe this is happening.”

Jess touched his shoulder. He pulled away. “I’m sorry. I’m just freaked.”

“What happened Darnell?”

Darnell glanced at the door. “There was a knock at the door. It was Jenner, so I thought nothing of it when I let him in.”

Jessica shook her head. “Jenner was at the crime scene with me.”

“It wasn’t Jenner. I mean, it was at first but then he said he was here for the girl. I told him you were working, and he pointed at Maddie’s room. He was going to take her Jess. I fought with him and then he... dissolved.”

Jess startled. “Pardon me.”

“I know what it sounds like, but it’s the truth. His features began to change. He looked like someone else, then he bolted out the door.”

Jess felt her stomach roll. “Why didn’t you call me?”

“It just happened Jess. I am surprised you didn’t pass him downstairs.”

Jess grabbed her chest. “My god.”

“What was that thing?”

“It was a demon. A Ladon. Did he say anything else?” Jess said.

Darnell swallowed hard. “He said that you were to call in immediately or the next time they were taking the child as payment.”

Jess pulled out her phone and called the number on the black card. “What do you want?” she said snidely.

“Is that any way to talk to your boss?” Draven said coldly.

“Stay away from Maddie,” she hissed.

“Your family’s safety completely depends on you.”

“I am doing as you asked, getting close to the Morettis’. I don’t know what else you want.”

“And yet you are playing your role perfectly.”

“Tell me what you need from me or this game of yours is over,” she snapped.

Draven growled. “Do not give me orders human. Nothing is over until I say so. You disobey me and I will impersonate your form while I choke the life from that little brat in the other room.”

Jess clenched her eyes shut. “Tell me what to do.”

“Does Dante’s demon need to be awake for the healing properties in his blood to be active?” Draven asked.

“I don’t know.”

“Then find out. His demon is awake thanks to you. I need to know if it is essential to keep it that way.” He hung up.

Darnell touched her arm. “What do they want with Dante’s blood?”

She shook her head, surprised he had heard the call. “I don’t know but it can’t be good.

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