The Physics of Souls by Sarina Dorie

Author:Sarina Dorie [Dorie, Sarina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amazon.com
Published: 2020-02-12T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

Prince Homewrecker

An animal-like roar escaped Lucifer. No way in all the realms would he allow anyone to take Abigail from him. He lunged forward, bent on wringing Godric’s neck. The other man leapt back, darting behind Baba’s chair like a coward.

“Behave, Lucy,” Baba said.

He would not behave.

Kelsie held up a hand, using her wind affinity to knock Lucifer back. He stumbled into the table before she eased up.

“Just listen.” Godric held up his palms in a placating gesture. “I didn’t know she was awake. When I set out, I’d assumed she was still cursed. I thought my father’s wizard might be able to cure her. Truly, I only had honorable intentions in mind.”

Lucifer clenched his fists down at his sides. “And I suppose you thought you might approach Baba about this while I was away fetching medicine for you. You thought you would carry her off, and I wouldn’t hunt you down and kill you for it.”

Abigail flinched back from the growl in his voice. She hugged Kelsie and buried her face against the young woman’s shoulder. Lucifer didn’t like that he’d frightened her.

“I wasn’t going to steal her away.” Godric lifted his chin. “I intended to pay you, but I wanted to discuss the matter with Baba first. I thought she might advise me so that I could better convince you.”

More likely so that he could ask what to pay Lucifer to take his mind off his loss.

“You forget,” Baba said with a cunning smile. “You would also need to convince me. Our Abby is very dear to us. I can’t afford to give her up. She is useful apprentice.”

Lucifer studied Baba, trying to figure out if she was lying so that Godric would abandon his plan or she truly felt that way. She barely tolerated Abigail’s presence and was miserly with compliments even when she did help with chores. He couldn’t figure her out.

Godric bowed his head at the old woman. “I would, of course, compensate you for your loss as well.”

Lucifer fought to keep his voice level. “You aren’t going to take her home with you. She isn’t something you can buy.”

Godric’s jaw twitched. “I didn’t mean to insult you.” He turned to Abigail and gave a curt bow. “Or insult Abby. I just thought—while she was asleep, it would be a potential solution—”

“She isn’t asleep anymore,” Lucifer said.

“All is forgiven.” Baba eyed the bottle on the table. “Or it will be after we have drink.”

Lucifer could see he’d been right to be suspicious of Godric. “You can go get your own bloody medicines from the Morty Realm this time.”

Baba clucked her tongue at him. “Nyet. Lucy will fetch your medicines after he’s had chance to simmer down.” Her eyes narrowed. “Won’t you, Lucy?” There was a challenge in that look, a warning that if he didn’t obey, he would be punished.

Or Abigail would be.

“I’ll fetch your blasted antibiotics if you really need them,” Lucifer said levelly. “After I simmer down.”

But first he intended to put

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