Demons Like It Hot (Demons Unleashed #2)(89)

Serah looked up, her sapphire eyes warm. She gave him a wide smile. Thanks she mouthed.

Nodding, he turned his gaze toward the window above the sink.

“I just wished there were some way to separate the demons from the humans,” Serah said, pulling away from Daniel. “If only I could just shove silver down everyone’s throats.”

“Very funny.”

“I have an idea.”

Everyone turned back to Daniel. His lips curved into a wry smile. “What would happen if a demon ate silver?”

Kalli shrugged. “They would die, more than likely, but I think they’d avoid anything with silver nuggets in it.”

“I saw a news report once about a guy who used to eat silver, because he thought it would cure his diabetes,” Serah said. “His whole body turned blue. It was so weird. Would the same thing happen to demons if they ate it?”

“Who in his right mind eats silver?” Matthias asked. Then again, humans did the strangest things to keep themselves healthy.

Lucy shrugged. “Silver does have some medicinal benefits, but I bet the guy was using colloidal silver.” Was she a hairstylist or a doctor? She seemed to know a hell of a lot about these things.

“Colloidal silver?” Rafael winced. “Sounds disgusting.”

“It’s silver particles suspended in a liquid. Some idiots claim it cures everything. I’m not one to diss alternatives in medicine, but it’s a little crazy.” She snorted. “And they will keep trying to sell this amazing cure until they are blue in the face—literally.”

“How in the world does an ordinary hairstylist know all this?” Matthias whispered to Serah.

Serah snickered. “You forget she took two years of med school.”

“Seriously? Hairstyling instead of becoming a surgeon? Who is crazy enough to do that?”

“Lucy. And she’s not crazy. It was the best decision she’s ever made.”

Great. He’d just insulted Serah’s best friend. This wasn’t going well at all. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to—”

Serah smiled. “No worries. Everyone thinks the same thing when they hear the story. But you just have to know Lucy, then you’ll know why.” She laid a reassuring hand on his chest. The zings tingled and chased through his body. She leaned in, her breath inches from his ear. “Oh, she’s afraid of blood too.”

“Afraid of blood?” Then again, the Sexubi weren’t the bravest where blood was concerned. This was going to be a gruesome battle. Would she be able to fight?

“Don’t worry. Infernati blood doesn’t scare her.”

“So would liquid silver work on demons?”

Rafael nodded. “The effects of silver are magnified where demons are concerned. The problem would be getting an angel’s blessing on such an unusual weapon.”

“How long does it take?” Matthias asked. “Didn’t you recently visit with an archangel?”

Rafael nodded. “The weapon had already been prepared and blessed. I just needed to claim it.”

“They got my katana to me rather quickly,” Lucy said.

“You are royalty, that’s why. That and having a bunch of loosed demons ready to take over the world helped a little.”

“Stop rubbing it in, Rafe.” Lucy gave him a playful punch to his shoulder. “But isn’t this just as dire?”

“Even if the last Pure-Blood is killed, it will not affect the Paladin or Council’s actions. They will still exist and function as before.” Rafael sucked in a ragged breath. “Not that I agree with that standpoint, of course. I think the world needs Pure-Bloods—more of them actually.” He angled a sidelong glance at Serah. What in the hell was he suggesting?

Of course, she’d need to breed more Pure-Blood women, thought Matthias. Which is why he could never be with Serah. They wouldn’t be able to have children. Then again, Lucy was living proof that a demon and human could mate. However, if they could have children, the demon bloodline would taint the Pure-Blood lineage.

“Right now, I don’t see that happening, Rafe.” Serah slunk away from him and toward the wall. She tugged at her chef’s coat. “I don’t see myself anywhere near a steady relationship to raise a family. That, and I don’t think I’m good mom material.”

“You’d be a great mom, Serah.” Daniel sidled up next to her. “You’re a good cook, you’re generous, and from what I’ve seen, you’re always ready to help someone out.” He took her hand in his.

Matthias’s jaw twitched and he balled his fists. Why did seeing Daniel comforting her hurt so much? He was the better person for her, regardless of how he’d been conned by Salome. He managed to control the growl ready to rumble in his throat.

Daniel continued to stroke her shoulders. “I would have done anything to have a mother like you.”

What kind of pickup line was that? Not a good one if he was trying to woo Serah.

Serah smiled. “I’m a little young to be your mother, but thanks for the compliment.”

“A lot young, actually. I’m older than you.”

“Not by much.”

“True, but you’d still make a good mother. Trust me, I know.”

Interesting attempt at seduction. Not at all how he would have done it. But who knew what Daniel’s plans were? So he gave them info about the Infernati’s attack. Big deal. Demons could be double agents as well. But if they wanted this plan to work, that’s what Daniel would have to be.