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Rahab curbed his instinct to send Xathan back to the Void for his impertinence.“You’re correct, of course,” he said, seething on the inside that he’d forgotten that fact.His careful plans for world domination had just been destroyed.Or had they?
“Lord?”Xathan asked, recognizing the rare spark of genius their leader showed from time to time.
“I’m sure I’ll come up with a solid plan that will ensure our eternal dominance over humanity,” Rahab said, turning to study the city again.His confidence in his abilities was supreme.“For now, we should stick to my original plan to find clothing and shelter.”
“At least we don’t need to find food or water,” Lachial murmured to Phul.Unlike humans, the Knights of Order and Soldiers of Chaos were above such petty biological requirements.
Xathan did a quick headcount.He was unsurprised to see Anarchy had sent all of his underlings to war this time.He usually kept a couple of dozen in reserve, deploying them if the knights were winning too quickly.If Rahab was wise, he would listen to Xathan’s counsel.Their commander would need his advice if he wanted to win this war.
Rahab headed for 5thAvenue.The knowledge he’d been given told him it was where the elite of New York lived.Wealthy people tended to skew towards gray or black souls.Most of them would have been left behind.They would be cowering in their homes if they hadn’t already fled from the area.
Choosing an apartment building that speared high into the air, Rahab headed for the door.Several men were guarding the entrance with guns.“Stop right there!”one of them barked.Soft and pampered, the human’s hands were shaking in terror.They were taking turns to guard their premises.
Rahab moved so quickly that the five men didn’t have a chance to react.He shoved the glass door open and took three of them down with swift, economical punches.Lachial killed the other two, chuckling beneath his breath in pleasure.
“Clear the building,” Rahab ordered.“Keep any attractive females, but dispatch all of the males and remove their corpses,” he added.
“Should we send someone to search for clothing, Lord?”Xathan asked, keeping his tone servile.
“Of course,” Rahab said.“Most humans are smaller than us, but there are bound to be some stores that have clothing in our sizes.”He turned his attention to Phul.“Head up to the penthouse and clear it first,” he commanded.“Try not to make a mess,” he added, intending the penthouse to become his private domain.
His men scattered to do his bidding.Lachial led the bulk of the soldiers up the stairs after Phul.He was eager to root out the human scum and end their miserable lives.Several soldiers remained behind to guard their leader.Xathan chose a dozen men to follow him back to the street.They would scour the stores along 5thAvenue for suitable clothing.Most stores would have been looted already, but there had to be some clothes left.
Rahab sat down on a plush gold seat off to one side, enjoying the soft sensation of the velvet fabric against his naked skin.His gut still churned with rage at Fate’s machinations, but he intended to win this war despite her interference.
Chapter Three
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CAMRIEL WATCHED THEIRenemies fall from the sky, leaving a trail of blazing red light in their wake.He shared his friends’ trepidation.Amaros had his arm around Zoe’s waist.The newly bonded pair leaned against each other, seeking support.It was still a shock that the stoic commander of the Knights of Order had fallen for a cambion.Fate had orchestrated a mate for all twenty warriors.Camriel couldn’t wait to find his match.
“I wonder where they landed,” Grace murmured when the scarlet light lit up the entire city and surrounding area.For a brief moment, they could clearly see the New York skyline before the soldiers’ journey ended.He glanced at the tiny young female, feeling protective of her.They didn’t have a potential bond, yet he already loved her like a little sister.
“Hopefully, on a pile of rusty nails,” Zoe said as the light abruptly faded.“With luck they’ll get tetanus and die.”
Grace snorted out a laugh and Zoe giggled along with her.Amaros gave his mate an indulgent smile.His cambion had an engaging sense of humor.“We should get some sleep,” he suggested.“Cam and I will drive to the city in the morning and scout the place.”
