Chapter 7

The knock at the door made Titus frown. For one, he didn't expect anyone. For two, the rap, while firm, held no hint of anythingÉotherly, and by that, he meant no ominous heaviness to the air. The house didn't shake on its foundation. None of his alarms went off.

None of them, which was cause for concern. Titus had wards to prevent intrusions.

And yet, there was someone at the door.

As for the third thing that had him frowning? The fact that he no longer had a manservant to reply. Despite all the demon's apologies and bribing, Stefan remained persona non grata given his betrayal. Feeding his lord from Ha'el information. Spying on Titus for someone else.

The knowledge of it burned, mostly because he'd trusted the incubus. How stupid he felt now.