Chapter 36

While Nathan was in a pretty sad condition right now, leaning into the wall behind him, neck throbbing in pain, right arm hanging limp out of joint, and chest stinging again, he attempted a weak smile. The pretty succubus seemed to be made up of all these delicate little pieces that weren’t strong enough to get in the middle of this fight. Despite that, she remained behind long enough to walk up close to Nathan and speak tenderly.

“You look out for him?” she asked.

Nathan sighed a little before nodding. “We look out for each other.”

“Good,” Charis said, returning Nathan’s smile in a way that lit up her whole face. “Keep it up. Sometimes…it’s the good guys who need the most help, you know?” She turned her head to look after Lindsey.

“Yeah,” Nathan said, reaching his left hand up to hold his right shoulder. “I know.”