Chapter 18

Book:Damian's Demon Clan Published:2025-2-8

Kristin POV
I listen to the sound of Virgil heart beat and breathing as I sit quietly and listen to him and Dean agrue.
” Dude! I covered your shift last time! I am not doing it again!” Dean snaps at him.
” I’ll do it.” Boyd says dropping Willows bag in the center of the table. ” See Boyd a true friend.” Virgil says to Dean.
” Whatever! I’m just done covering for you.” Dean says downing his shot of whiskey before sliding his chair back and leaving the table.
” I guess playing poker is over.” Boyd says pouring himself a drink.
looking over at Damian as he comes back from the kitchen without Willow. He pours himself a shot, ” Let’s go Virgil we have business to tend to.” He says before walking away from the table.
Virgil kisses me on the lips before gently patting me on the bottom. I slowly stand up and move out of his way. He gives me a softly smile, ” I will be back in a little awhile.” He kisses me on my forehead before leaving.
Willow comes out of the kitchen looking all flustered, ” Are you okay?”
I watch as she gives me a nod, ” Yeah, just confused with myself is all. Do you want to explore? I don’t really feel like watching a movie.”
” Yeah, we can explore.” I take her hand softly as we head down a random hallway.
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After walking in circles for the third time. I watch as Willow sits in the floor.
” We are lost in this maze of a mansion that I am starting to think is a castle at this point. We haven’t even seen a signal guard, servant, or maid. We probably should have asked one of the Boys to come with us.”
Yeah, we probably should have but I figured she needed space from them.
” They will come looking for us at some point.” Sitting down next to her I watch as she pulls her knees to her chest.
” So, why are you confused?” I watch as She bit her lower lip and stares at me, ” Because I think it’s insane that he wants to be with me and he doesn’t even know me. While at the same time I kinda feel comfortable with it. I am confused with me own feelings.”
Yes, it is understandable that she would be confused. For us demons we just pick who’s bloodline has a better chance at making our offspring stronger. It’s rare that demons mate with each other out of love or care. That’s why I am slightly surprised Virgil isn’t just with me because of my bloodline.
” I am sure things will start to become clear after awhile. You just have to give it time.”
She nods her head, ” I hope so, I just don’t know what to do.”
Putting my hand gently on her shoulder, ” Don’t stress yourself out over things you can’t fix. Just try to live in the moment and be yourself.”
Willow gives me a soft smile, ” Yeah, you are right.” She says and nudges me softly. ” Your boyfriend found us.” She whispers.
” I been looking for you two for the past two hours. What are you doing on this side of the mansion?” Virgil asked as he approaches us.
I stand up and offer a hand out to Willow and help her to her feet.
” We got lost and ended up going in circles. I figured someone would come looking and decided to wait.” He wraps his arms around my waist and kisses my cheek.
” How long were you two waiting here?”
” Not very long. We just sat down.” Willow tells him with a small yawn.
He let’s out a small laugh, ” Come on, I will show you the way back. You both look like you could use a nap.”
All this walking does has me exhausted and hungry.
Once we are back in the main living area. Willow excuses herself and tells us she is too tired and heads up the stairs.
Sitting at the table I stare at the plate filled with spaghetti. I can’t help but worry about Willow.
” Maybe I should take willow a plate.” I tell Virgil as I familiar voice speaks from behind me.
” No, I will take her a plate. You just eat your food.” Damian says as he walks past us and disappear into the kitchen. A second later he comes back with two plate filled with spaghetti and heads towards the stairs.
” Damn it!” Dean blurts out loudly drawing my attention to him. ” I gotta go! I’ll catch you guys later!” He says shoving his phone into his pocket and rushing off. Leaving his half eaten plate of spaghetti on the table.
Virgil sighs, ” Must be something happening with his kid.” He says softly as I stare at him in surprise. ” Dean has a kid?”
I watch as Virgil nods, ” Yeah, he has a one year old daughter. I don’t know why he just doesn’t take custody of her, but judging from the way he took off. it must be something serious.”
I never would have thought that Dean would have a kid. He never mentioned having one, but I never figured to ask either.
” Do you have any kids?” I question him and watch as he smiles, ” No, but we can get started.” He says as he winks at me. I roll my eyes, ” Very funny.” I tell him as I began to eat.