Demons Like It Hot (Demons Unleashed #2)(82)

The watch face creaked open, revealing another compartment. Serah glanced inside. Sure enough, there was another folded piece of paper. She reached in and plucked it out. “Another note, it appears.”

She unfolded it and began to read.

My Dear Seraphina,



Let me start out by saying how incredibly sorry I am that I left you without answers. I thought I was protecting you. My time is drawing near and I don’t want to keep you in the dark any longer. I just hope it isn’t too late.



You have now discovered the key to unlock your destiny. I wish it didn’t have to be this way. I wish I had made different choices. After the fire, I decided to run. I thought that keeping you hidden was the only way to protect you. I was wrong.



As you have already figured out, you have special abilities, as do I, and your great-grandmother before me. It is believed that we have a rather angelic ancestry. Every female born from this line has had these powers. I tried to mask ours and hide in the shadows, but I now see how wrong that was.



I know you enjoy your uncomplicated life. But life needs to be lived to its fullest. And sometimes complications help us grow to become better people.



You are destined for great things. I do not want you to have regrets, as I did. Claim your destiny. Do not cower in fear.



Love,



Nonni





“Wow.” She handed Matthias the note. “Apparently an angel is my great-great-great-a couple times over great-grandmother.”

Matthias shook his head, a wide smirk curving his lips. “I knew there was a reason Minerva took such an interest in you. Angels are known for their wisdom.”

“Looks like you and my grandmother have a lot in common.”

“What’s that?”

“You both were trying to save your only descendants.”

“There’s one difference.”

“What?”

“She’s going to succeed.”

Serah’s heart clenched. In all the excitement, she’d forgotten that he’d given up his descendant for her. “Oh God, I’m so sorry.”

Matthias shook his head, brushing her tears from her cheeks. “Don’t be sorry. I made this decision, not you.”

“I know, but it still must be hard for you.”

“I told Balthazar that I’d risk my remaining blood if it meant saving the world from the Infernati. I still feel that way.” He’d sucked in a long breath. “Sure, it hurts that I will see my lineage die, but the world will be a better place.”

“There has to be a way to save them.”

“That’s the problem. I don’t even know if this descendant is male or female. And Belial and Balthazar weren’t that forthcoming with information. I don’t even know if what they told me was true.”

She had to do something for him. She felt in her heart that this descendant did exist. He risked his life to protect her. She owed him something. “I know they’re out there, Matthias. I can feel it.”

“What are you saying?”

“I’m saying that we’re going to save the world… your descendant included.”





Chapter 32


“I don’t even know where to start. They could be anywhere in the world.”

“You have something that belongs to them.”

“What?”

“This.” She reached out and traced her fingertip across the pendant dangling from Matthias’s neck. “It belonged to your wife, so it would belong to your descendants after her death.”

“Kalli said she tried tracking the child for several years after the incident.”

“Even you said Salome was sneaky, but one thing may have changed. Maybe the descendant is far away from her. Maybe Kalli will have better luck now.”

“It is indeed and interesting theory.”

“Kalli grows bored at the salon. A mission like this might liven things up for her.”

“If she’s up for it.”

Serah grinned. “This is Kalli. She lives for this sort of adventure.”

He admired her willingness to help out, even after she’d discovered his dark secret. But he would not put her friends in danger. The best way to protect Serah was to protect those she cared about as well.

“I’d rather take care of my own family problems.” He reached out and took Serah’s hand in his. “You should understand that, right?”

Serah nodded. “I do.” She reached out and took his hand with her other, softly stroking. The sensation of peace washed over him. God, he loved all the feelings Serah evoked in him.

“But what do we do about Daniel?” Serah asked. “Have you talked to Rafe yet?”

“I talked to him earlier. Lucy and he are on their way. The phantoms haven’t seen anything out of the ordinary.” Matthias blew out a breath. Something about Daniel didn’t add up. He was too perfect. One thing he’d learned over the years—no one was perfect, especially those who seemed too perfect. But the vibe that Matthias got was one from someone who was clean of conscience. He’d never felt a vibe quite like that and still had doubts. “Daniel went back to his hotel. Nowhere else. It looks like he’s heading back now.”