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just about being a member of the Asetian Guard. She

had a personal grudge against soul reapers.

Both Dagan and Calliope jerked back, almost in

tandem. Calliope stepped to her right, legs bent, body

coiled.

Dagan mirrored her movement, prowling like a

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beast about to spring on its kill, matching each step

Calliope took. They circled, and circled again.

Seconds oozed past, and Roxy fought the sick feeling that burned high in her gut. This moment was only

a reprieve. She was going to have to betray someone

tonight. Dagan? Calliope? Maybe even herself.

Roxy leaped between them, one hand going flat on

Dagan’s chest, the other catching Calliope’s forearm.

“Enough,” she snarled. Then she turned her face to

Dagan and barked, “I need five minutes of privacy.

Now.”

Beneath her touch, she felt Calliope tense. Guess

that barking orders at a soul reaper just wasn’t done.

Dagan narrowed his eyes. She thought he would

argue. Maybe even move past her to get at Calliope. He

was faster than she could ever hope to be.

“Please,” she gritted.

His nostrils flared, then he gave a sharp nod and

stepped away. He turned and stalked from the house,

slamming the front door behind him.

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

I am strong as Thoth…

In order to seek out my foe,

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