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 So you can sniper us like bucks in hunting season? Please,
Commander, one swing. I won t even hit the humans.
 No! Christian yelled.
 Everyone calm down! Cross shouted.  Azrael, go over to the
couch and sit down. Bren, take Madigan and his human friends to the
far side of the house. Dex, go with them.
 Hell no, Madigan said.  We re not separating.
Cross whipped around.  Do not argue with me, Madigan. You
will go where you re safe.
Madigan had enough. He was done being bullied and terrorized by
a faceless enemy, a threat.  If he s here to kill me, he wouldn t have
come alone. Separating us only makes easier targets. He wants my
attention by coming with my friends. He s got it. Move your big
angelic butt out of my way so I can see him.
Indecision warred over Cross s face. Finally he nodded and
stepped to the right. Michel made a noise of protest but allowed
himself to be jostled further to the side, flaming sword and all.
Madigan stepped forward into the gap that Cross had left behind.
Now that he was at the front of the pack, he could see what had
his friends stunned into silence and terrified. Bren, Dex, and Michel
all had their swords drawn and Yuri and Cross looked ready to
murder someone. Azrael stood behind Christian. What a prick. Becka
and Daniella were pressed into the corner nearest the door looking
like they wanted to be anywhere but there at the moment.
 Christian, go stand over by Daniella and Becka. I don t want you
getting hurt, Madigan said. He wanted to get him out of harm s way.
He needed to. Chris was a great guy, and he had the sneaking
suspicion that he d been used by Azrael, the prick.
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 Madi, what the fuck is going on? You know Az? Az, baby?
Christian looked so lost in that moment that Madigan felt intensely
sorry for him. Poor Chris didn t deserve this.
Azrael pressed a kiss to Christian s cheek.  I told you to hush
once, Christian. I meant it. I need you to be quiet so you can be safe.
 If you care so much, put him out of harm s way, Madigan said.
He was confused at the genuine caring that permeated Azrael s being
as he looked on at Christian.  I thought it was an abomination to be
with humans?
 The only one in this room who poses a threat to him is right in
front of me. I will not harm him. He s an innocent, Azrael said
coldly.
Madigan snorted.  Sure. He s human. Not a freak of nature.
 It s forbidden to procreate with humans, Azrael stated, petting
Chris s cheek.
 But screwing them is all right? Madigan asked, glaring at the
action.
 As long as a child isn t produced. It isn t necessarily right, but it
isn t forbidden, Azrael reasoned. Christian was looking more and
more confused as their conversation went on.
 Good to know. What the hell are you doing here? Madigan
asked. He tensed as Azrael walked slowly over to the sectional and
plopped down in Yuri s favorite section, drawing Christian into his
arms as he went.
 I m here to talk.
Madigan scoffed.  That s what a damn phone is for.
 That isn t the type of message I wanted you to receive. Besides,
you wouldn t have believed me had I called you. Azrael had a point,
but Madigan didn t have to like it.
He glared.  So if you came here to talk, why are you hiding
behind my friend?
Azrael ran his fingertips down Chris s arm.  I m making sure one
of your very protective lovers doesn t get sword happy and run me
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through. This meeting was delicate to set up, and injury would be
inconvenient.
Madigan supposed that was one way to put it. The angel s
arrogance was astounding.
Their eyes met, and Azrael leaned back into the leather, looking
calm for someone who was in a room full of very large, armed men.
 I am a reasonable being. I understand there are times when one must
fight and kill and there are others when one must yield. Chris tried to
get up, only to have Azrael grab the tender back of his arm and force
him back down.  Now, pet, don t be fussy. We re almost done. His
attention returned to Madigan.  I have a proposal for you. You and
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