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I’ve lost my mind, child.” Gran’s voice was strong, her hazel eyes ageless. She rose to her feet, the light highlighting her face, which was lined and full of hollows. Her grey hair was pulled back and plaited to just past her shoulders and her demon mark travelled nearly to her shoulder. The same thin line evenly spaced, even with the wrinkles and skin that sagged in places. She offered her cheek for Scarlett to kiss.
    Scarlett dutifully kissed her grandmother. “Gran, he’s a demon.”
    “He’s asked for our help,” Gran replied.
    “But-”
    “Enough, Scarlett. He’s a creature in trouble. It’s unchristian of you to turn your back on him.”
    At her grandmother’s words, Scarlett looked at the timber floor and tried hard not to argue against them. Gran’s gaze momentarily felt like a weight on her.
    Gran waved to the cushioned seats built into the perimeter of the gazebo. “Sit down. No need for you all to hover.”
    They all sat down. Alex on Gran’s left, Alyssa next to Blake near the entrance, Riley near Alex and Des reclined on Gran’s right. Scarlett sat beside Des to keep a wary eye on him.

Chapter Five
    “Explain to me what the problem is,” Gran ordered Des. Once he’d told her all he’d said to Scarlett, Blake and Alyssa earlier, she stared at him thoughtfully as her fingers played with the cross that hung at her neck on a dainty gold chain.
    “It’s been a few years, Lady Hunter.” Des smiled slowly at Gran. “The decades have been gentle on you.”
    “How old were you when you first met Des, Gran?” Scarlett asked.
    “Really, Scarlett. I didn’t come down in the last shower.” Gran shook her head.
    Blake laughed. “You’ll never trick her into telling you her age.”
    Des leaned closer to Scarlett. “But there are other ways to find out.”
    She ignored his bone-melting smile and turned back to Gran. “Have you heard of the ancestor who unmade a demon?”
    Gran shook her head. “It has to have been at least a hundred years ago.”
    “Is that because it wasn’t in your lifetime, Gran?” Scarlett tried again. The familiarity of the ritual was comfortable. She needed all the comfort she could find.
    “Nor the years before I was born.”
    Scarlett sighed. Even the game to guess Gran’s age failed to improve her humour. She glared at Des. There was only one way to do that. “Then what are we supposed to do? Read every book?”
    Gran rose to her feet. “Yes. You had better get started. There are a lot of centuries to cover. I’ll call in more of the family.” She looked over at Des. “I’m glad to see you haven’t changed either, Desire. You spoke truth back then, I pray you do today and are here to help, not harm my family.”
    “You have my oath I will not harm any of your family while you have Nathan under surveillance.”
    “Fair enough.” Gran held out her hand and Des rose to take it. They stared solemnly at each other until Gran turned and walked down the path that led to the back door of the house. Des reclined on the seat again.
    Alyssa checked the time on her mobile phone. “Can I take some books with me? I want to help, but I have to get home. I swear being grounded at eighteen is beyond ridiculous.” When Blake was about to speak, Alyssa said, “I know, I know. I’m trying. But I think you’re expecting a miracle. My parents only know one way to treat me and that’s as a child. Oh well, guess you better take me back to my prison cell.” She grinned. “And do you think you can spring me again tomorrow? My parents think you’re a good influence on me.”
    Riley made a sorrowful sound. “Those poor misguided souls.” He winked at Alyssa.
    Alex stood. “I’ll get a couple of reproductions you can take with you.”
    “Thanks.” Alyssa rose to her feet, tugged Blake up and followed Alex.
    Des continued to recline on the seat. “Almost alone again.”
    “Dream on.” Scarlett leapt to her feet and hurried out of the gazebo. But not quickly