Page 82 of Demon's Mate

He covered his face. “Sorry. I had a really good afternoon.”

Ollie snorted. “I bet you did. And hey, if Ash has any hot friends, send them my way. But only if they’re down for just a hookup. I don’t need my one-night stands turning into more.”

Were the other demons any more casual than Ash? Surely not if they were looking for their mates. “I don’t know Ash’s friends very well.”

“I don’t have to know them well, if you know what I mean.” Ollie gave Harper a sly look, then cracked up at Harper’s panicked expression. “Don’t worry. I’m just teasing. I’ll leave Ash’s friends out of it.”

Harper swatted Ollie with the pillow. Hopefully, he found what he was looking for.

Harper smiled as soonas he opened his eyes the next day.

Was it too soon to ask Ash for round two?

He grabbed his phone off the nightstand and found a message waiting.

Ash:

Morning, sweet. Hope you slept well. I wanted to let you know I haven’t sensed anyone with magic similar to yours in the Banks, and I’ve tracked almost all of your coven’s advisers. They’re out of state. I haven’t located your father yet, so I can’t say if he’s in the city or not, but that’s what Dante and I will be doing today.

Harper set down the phone, relief running through him. Not even wondering where his father was dampened his spirits.

Arthur probably had an anti-tracking spell cast on himself that Ash would have to get through before he could find him, but it was unlikely Arthur was using a suppressing potion. They’d find him eventually. If none of the other coven members were in the Banks, his father wouldn’t be either. He never went anywhere alone.

Harper was safe.

Maybe they’d have this whole thing wrapped up by nextweek, and Harper would be free of them. He picked up his phone and replied.

Harper:

Thank you! Knowing for sure no one’s in my neighborhood makes me feel so much better.

Ash:

Happy to hear it.

We’re keeping an eye on the apartment complex where you used to live and the few coven members lurking near the port and library while we track down your father. I’ll let you know if any of them head your way.

Harper:

Why would they think I’d return to the port after last time?

Ash:

They might be trying to figure out what happened to the missing witches rather than looking for you.

True. His coven didn’t know what had happened at the port. They didn’t even know Finch had found him. At least not for sure.

Ash:

Don’t worry. There’s no evidence of what I did to the witches who attacked you. They won’t discover anything, no matter how much they poke around.

Harper:

Thank you, Ash.

Having Ash on his side changed everything. Possibilities opened like flowers in the sun, and for once, Harper didn’t hesitate to seizethem.

Harper: